How do I keep my 50ft garden hose tidy?
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i work at Lowe's and we carry this hose reel that will reel itself ... its hydro-powered. now I'm not sure how it works..but i do know that it does work b/c of people coming back and telling me how much they like it. it costs about 70-80$ but will hold i think up to 100-200 ft of hose.
for some cheaper ways.. you can find some pottery like holders that you just wind the hose in yourself and they stay in pretty neatly until ready to use again. the wall mounted ones are alright but you have to watch out for the flimsy ones. make sure that you get the right containing apparatus for your hose... don't try to coil up a heavy duty hose or a self-straightening hose b/c it'll be near impossible.
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buy one of those wall mounted winding racks. they really work.
buy one of those wall mounted winding racks. they really work.
buy a hose reel to wind it on....OR a copper/metal large bowl(picture a snake charmer basket) and coil it in there...good luck!
you can get a hose roll up, i use a wheel, but im a redneck girl
With the male end on the ground make a two foot circle with the hose. Continue feeding the hose through your hands winding (clock wise) until completed. When you use it the next time just grab the female end and walk to the place you want to water. Try not to twist it as you unwind. It will be easier to rewind.
If you don't use a hose reel to wind it up, remember that hoses have a memory. When coiling it up you must twist it to it's memory or it won't coil up nicely. Sometimes it can be a pain and gets me swearing. But patience perseveres :-)
Good luck.
A wind-up real or an old car wheel rim.
Sweep it off - twice a day
Then go have a spot o' tea with the queen