Before You Buy: Hose Holders and Reels
It's not a glamorous topic, but let's talk garden hoses. Specifically, hose holders and reels. If you have a yard or outdoor area, you probably have a hose. That hose can just lie there in all its glory, possibly tripping you or a visitor, or you can reel it in and contain it when not in use. Let's look at the types of holders and reels for that unsightly hose lying on your walkway.
This type of hose reel feeds out and retracts easily. Sizes vary, but retractables typically come with 6-foot leader hoses and 100 feet of 1/2-inch diameter hose. They are also a space-saving choice, as the unit folds against the wall when not in use.
These low-lying containers are meant to look like a piece of pottery in your yard that just happens to store a hose. It can take on the look of garden art, and becomes an attractive way to store hoses out of sight. The pot's interior guide assists the hose in winding without tangling.
Instead of being anchored to the wall of your house, a hose station lets you choose the location of an outdoor spigot – away from the foundation and possibly in the garden. When you're done using it, loosely wind it around the station.
This type of storage allows you to pull the cart to a desired location in your yard, then unwind and use as needed. When done, reel it back in and roll the cart out of sight, if desired.
•Retractable Hose Reel
This type of hose reel feeds out and retracts easily. Sizes vary, but retractables typically come with 6-foot leader hoses and 100 feet of 1/2-inch diameter hose. They are also a space-saving choice, as the unit folds against the wall when not in use.
•Hose Pot or Container
These low-lying containers are meant to look like a piece of pottery in your yard that just happens to store a hose. It can take on the look of garden art, and becomes an attractive way to store hoses out of sight. The pot's interior guide assists the hose in winding without tangling.
•Hose Station
Instead of being anchored to the wall of your house, a hose station lets you choose the location of an outdoor spigot – away from the foundation and possibly in the garden. When you're done using it, loosely wind it around the station.
•Hose Cart
This type of storage allows you to pull the cart to a desired location in your yard, then unwind and use as needed. When done, reel it back in and roll the cart out of sight, if desired.
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