Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.

Leaky connections, tangled hoses, and unattractive piles of rubber weaving across your lawn might mean it's time to invest in a hose reel to prepare for spring. Maintaining a lush and thriving garden ...

Gardening season is in full swing, with pros and newbies alike snapping up seeds, pots, soil, and mulch to get this year’s crop started. Making plans for raising a bounty of vegetables, herbs, and ...

Garden hoses are an essential part of any yard and garden toolkit. They make short work of cleaning decks and washing cars, and keep lawns alive during dry spells. They let you flush out your hot ...

Kinks Virtually all hoses will kink, even the kink-proof kind. The best way to prevent kinks is to use a hose reel, which helps you roll and unroll your hose without twisting. If you pull a hose ...

The bushes are pruned, the lawn is mowed, and the planting beds are weeded. The landscaping is done, and the yard and garden ...

Save for leaf blowers and snow shovels, there are few tools in the homeowner’s arsenal that get as much use as the humble garden hose. For daily watering, yard cleanup and summertime fun, the best ...