Step-by-Step Garden Hose Hole Repair

Reader Contribution by Pam Dawling
Published on August 4, 2017
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Pam Dawling

Broken and leaking garden hoses can be a source of frustration unless you know a few tricks to make garden hose hole repair quicker and easier.

Unavoidably, garden hoses spring leaks or get run over and cut by the mower. No need to be in dread of having to fix hoses. We have figured out a system that works smoothly, and gets you and the hose back into action quickly. We put our broken hoses next to the cold-frames by the greenhouse in a sunny spot. We wait for the right combination of desperation (need for another good hose), spare time, and “ideal hose-mending weather” — when it is disgustingly hot, hoses become more flexible and easier to repair.

Garden Hose Hole Repair Process

Here’s our step-by-step “how to fix a hose” process.

Gather the Kit

Hose and fittings, sharp knife, Philips screwdriver, wooden dowel, dish soap and unbreakable insulated mug. The wooden dowel should be tapered to fit into the end of a hose and stretch it out.

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