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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

How to fix a garden hose – easy ways to put a stop to leaks

water flowing from a garden hose

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 of disposed of, providing more years of service and keeping it out of landfill for longer.

Punctures, tears and leaky joints all have potential remedies, and all it takes is a little knowhow and some inexpensive items to deal with these problems. Result? You’ll be back to watering plants or cleaning the patio in double-quick time with water going where it should at full pressure instead of wasted.

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