“I’ve used a Flexi Hose for several years now. The oldest one I own is still working great,” says Associate Product Tester Sheri Kaz. “I was happy to test out the competition to see if there was a ...

When Consumer Reports tested three lightweight expandable hoses two summers ago we thought they were an acceptable alternative to heavy garden hoses. But as soon as we published the results of our ...

A good garden hose is invaluable. It's a garden essential, crucial for keeping plants alive with sufficient moisture. But, with an overcrowded market, how do you go about choosing the right hose for ...

Leaks. Kinks. Cracks. If you’re experiencing the trifecta of garden hose problems, know that it’s not just you. “Hoses today are s---,” says Anthony Brewington, a gardener in Leighton, Ala. “It’s so ...

Which expandable garden hose is best? If you have a lot of ground to cover at your home, you usually need a lengthy garden hose. However, trying to use a long garden hose on your water-source adjacent ...

Garden hose leaking water rather than spraying it all where it’s directed including on you? There’s no need to head straight to the store or go online to replace it. A leaky hose can be fixed instead ...

There’s one common piece of outdoor hardware that by design is bulky, challenging to store, and difficult to wrangle: a garden hose. However, the convenience of having a supply of pressurized water on ...

It’s gardening, car-washing and house-washing season. As with any home or garden project, the best headstart you can give yourself to simplify those tasks is to ensure that you have the right tools ...