At the same time I’m not naive enough to think that somebody threw away a garden hose because it was in good working order.
I ended up finding a small hole in the hose. But for $1.92 I fixed the hose and now it works perfect.
Have you thrown out a garden hose that has a hole, or because one of the ends got run over by a car or the lawn mower?
Does it drive you crazy if you see a little drip coming from one of the ends?
Stop fretting over your hose and fix it yourself!
Confession time. I just learned how to fix these common problems… The good news? So can you!
Fixing the Female End
Most hoses are 5/8 inch or 1/2 inch. If it’s dripping where the female end connects to the spigot or hose most likely you need to simply replace the rubber washer inside.
You can get a 10 pack for under $4.
You replaced the washer and it’s still leaking. Many times it leaks on the metal ribs of the hose. If that’s the case you need to fix it.
- Make a clean/straight cut through the hose
- Purchase a female mender for your size hose. Not sure of the size? Bring a piece of your hose to the hardware store.
- I like the metal ones that use a simple hose clamp, picture 1 (much cheaper than the metal clamp with screws, picture 2).
- Put the clamp over the hose and then push the mender as far as it allows.
- Tighten the clamp about a quarter of an inch below the top of the mender and tighten along one of the ribs.
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Fixing the Male End
Once again start with a washer check. It’s always a good idea to replace the washer if unsure.
- Make a clean/straight cut through the hose
- Purchase a male mender for your size hose. Not sure of the size? Bring a piece of your hose to the hardware store.
- I like the metal ones that use a simple hose clamp, picture number one (much cheaper than the metal clamp with screws, picture 2). I ended up using one similar to picture 3 because I had an extra lying around the house.
- Put the clamp over the hose and then push the mender as far as it allows.
- Tighten the clamp about a quarter of an inch below the top of the mender and tighten along one of the ribs.
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Fixed Male End
Fixing a hole in the middle of the hose
- Make a clean/straight cut through the hose.
- Purchase a mender for your size hose. Not sure of the size? Bring a piece of your hose to the hardware store.
- If the hose doesn’t have a line make one with a Sharpie marker. Combine the line to keep the same curve in the hose otherwise the hose will not want to wrap properly.
- Make sure clamp is nice and tight (use a socket wrench if you can’t tighten enough with a regular screw driver.
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I prefer using metal because they last longer and have less problems even though they cost a little more.
With the first mender you need to know the exact size of the hose but costs a lot less than the second mender.
They also come in the plastic variety like picture 3.
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I never knew there was a female and male parts for a hose. Thanks for the information 😊
cool
I rent a small apartment attached to my landlord’s house, wish I could have a hose. I would love to learn to grow some flowers and a few vegetables.
Thank you for the great information and helpful tips..They are very useful.🤗
I keep parts on hand, hoses are going to mess up sooner or later. I have switched mainly to the flexible hoses. I keep repair parts on hand for them to. I like the flexible hoses because they are lighter and easier to drag around. Downside is they aren’t as durable as the standard garden hose.
I leave all this stuff to my husband 🙂
Great post! Thank you!
Great info I always just got rid of and got a new one, never even thought to try to fix it.
Thanks for the tips! I always throw away hoses when they have holes in them, never thought about fixing them
Thanks for the tips Love to learn more
Havent bought a hose in years because my neighbors know to give me their broken ones som I can fix them..
very helpful, thanks!
This is good to know. I didn’t realize they have repair kits.
great tips for keeping it out of the landfill
You have no idea how many hoses I have thrown away.
I always seem to wind up with a hole in a new hose. I swear, I don’t abuse it, lol, but I manage to damage the hose every time, usually in just a few weeks. Buying new ones can get pricy.
I didn’t know you could do this, I’m happy I read your article, thank you very much.
Thanks for the information! I love the fact you go step by step and have photos.
Thanks for the tips!
Thank you I always end up with holes in my hoses and now I can go back to this BLOG! Very helpful!
Thanks for the helpful tips. I have thrown out several garden hoses.
Good article could very easily come in handy, thanks
Have a garden…have a garden hose!
I rent so the landlord would just replace it
Thanks for the tips a lot cheaper then throwing them out like I do .
We have fixed several ….I guess depends on how many holes there are. Eventually it seems you have to get a new one.
Thanks for the helpful tips!
Frugal advice!
Great tips. Thank you
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the advice. I usually have to buy new hoses every summer.
No matter the brand or quality of the hose I seem to be able to puncture it. Your tips are great!
This is the first I have ever been on your site. Interesting.
Great information, thanks for sharing!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
I have quite a few of these lying around that need to be fixed. Thank you for the valuable info!
Great tips.
could use the side table….thanks for the opportunity to win it!
great info! thanks
nice
thanks for the tip
Interesting. I never thought about fixing a hose, just replacing it.
Thanks for the useful tips!
I’ll have to forward this to my husband who is always looking for a way to keep our old one rather than buy a new one
I have repaired mine over the years as well.its easy and is such a cheap fix. I like the information you gave its easy to follow is you have not done it before.
You have such helpful tips & tricks! Thank you. We have done this too!
Good advice! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I didn’t realize they have repair kits.
This is so useful, thanks. I have had need for this fix up and ended up just getting a new hose darn it.
Awesome! I had no idea you could fix a hose like this!
Great post! I need to get me some repair kits to fix some hoses I have.
These are some great tips. Usually we just go and buy a new hose.
My husband does it all the time. He is pretty handy to have around!
great information
We have thrown out a garden hose that has a hole. So this is wonderful advice and information that my husband would appreciate.
Thanks for the great information, always love new helpful ti0s.
Appreciate the tips. Thank you.
We have had broken hoses. Either the kids had a hand in breaking them or a lawn mower ran over a couple of them. I know
my husband has fixed a nozzle or two. His favorite fix it tool is duct tape. We keep a lot on hand.
Thank you for sharing this diy money saving tip!
This is good to know because sooner or later we all have this happen to us.
Thanks
I always have trouble with leaking hoses, partly because I have to use 3 hoses linked together to reach my big flower gardens. Now, I know how to fix that!
Great info! I have a couple that need repair right now.
Thanks for the tips. Also for reminding me to get a new hose!
can not wait to get my garden going
Great tips for repairing those leaky old hoses!
I am a money saver and I love fixing things myself! Thanks for the info!!!
I am also a dumpster diver.
It has been a combination of both, depending on the size, number and location of the damage.
Thanks for the info. Reuse is my mantra!
Have done this many times. Hoses are expensive to replace! It really doe work for quite a while.
Thank you so much for the great tips.
My husband has repaired many hoses himself before. Great way to save money and reuse items.
Great hose repair tips! Thank you!
good information
Wow, this is a beautiful hose carrier….I have never seen anything so nice. I view your site oftentimes and enjoy entering some of your giveaways. I would love to win this one….thank you for having the giveaways.
Thank you for sharing this. I have several hoses that need repair. I am done buying those silly, lightweight pocket hoses because they do not last. I am just going to repair and use my heavy hoses and use them.
This is great. I could have used all these instructions years ago. I’m saving them for the ‘next time’ I need this.
Also, a hose with holes in can be used as a soaker hose. And a short piece of hose works good for hooking to a Rain Barrel instead of buying a special hose for the job.
Great tips!
great
My husband is and expert at this. I have quite a few that he fixed for me.
good ideas! i don’t always remember to even put mine up each year so it’s out in the weather.
Very helpful and information I’ll be able to use right away. Thanks so much!
beats buying new very handy thx
Fortunately, my dear husband fixes our hoses when we have problems.
My husband has fixed hoses for me. Saves a lot of money rather than replacing hoses.
thanks for the tips
Helpful and informative!
Great blog! Always so helpful.. I enjoy it so much. Thank you!
Some great money saving tips here. Thank you!
I’ve given up rubber hoses. too heavy to drag around.
We usually try to repair the hose first if it is still in generally good shape.
Thank you for the great article! Very good information!
Hoses are so expensive these days. Great to have a few fix it tips. Thanks
Thanks for the tips on fixing a hose. They are so expensive to replace unless you want a cheap one. I’m going to try to repair mine before spending money on a new one.
Good tips as always. I use my hose several times a day so this will help a lot!
Thank you for the great tips. I didn’t know we could save a bad garden hose.
We’ve had to fix our hoses a few times over the years. It really saves a lot of money.
Thanks for the advise! No more wasted money on hoses! 😀
Great article. I’ve had to repair a hose like this too. It’s a nice way to save some money.
Thanks for sharing its always nice to have ways to fix those dreaded leaks in the hose or the ends that are broke.
Thank you for sharing this.
Any suggestions for keeping a hose from kinking/collapsing? (Not just on the connection end.) I suppose I could slice it and use the (holes) method shown but I would need several. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to water by hand with a kinking hose
Thanks for all the tips!
Thanks, Tom! Really appreciate the Fix-It tips for garden hoses, because it’s always SO much better to recycle and repair, and save our landfills as much as we can! Not to mention saving $$ !
I have never bought a garden hose that didn’t leak.
I fix it.
Thank you for sharing
I just love your site! Keep up the good work!!!
Great info. I can always learn something new.
Thanks for the great tips .
I would love to learn more!!
That’s definitely a handy article
We’ve done this before
I really love reading all of your gardening tips and articles!
I usually only throw away my house and get a new one is when it has a hole in it. Otherwise, I grew up on a farm and I know how to repair a hose due to a faulty end.
I usually only throw away my hose and get a new one is when it has a hole in it. Otherwise, I grew up on a farm and I know how to repair a hose due to a faulty end.
Wish I had this a long time ago. No telling how many hoses I have trash3d.
We go through a lot of hoses so very helpful.
It always seems like every year a house needs fixed or have to buy one
I’ve repaired many-a-hose in my lifetime. I hate when I finally have to toss one
I’ve had my share of problems with hoses. Thanks for the info.
I love this site – so much great info. Thanks! I just keep coming back.
I was just dealing with this problem today as I was fertilizing all my outdoor flowering plants
I have learned something new today!
Thanks for the tips!
I usually just buy a new hose so it is good to know how to fix the one I own!
This will come in handy. Now I won’t just buy a new hose, I’ll try to repair it.
One thing I’ve done before is to just add more punctures to the hose and use to drip water along the rows in the garden.
Thanks for the idea
Thanks for the tips!
Great instructions, I think I can do this
We typically buy a new hose, in fact I’d like a new one right now.
Thank you for all the information and the nice yard decor!
VERY useful information!! Thank you!!
Super ideas and help. My husband will read this since he has issues with the garden hose.
Great tips and information! We should do this instead of throwing away and getting new ones!
Thanks so much for having such a fabulous and beautiful blog. Seeing and reading about garden information from you is such a pleasure! 😀
Thank you for the tips!!
Thank you for this great information!!
Thank you for all your helpful suggestions.
thanks for sharing the many ways to fix a hose! great tips!
Great info, will be using
Wow … lots to learn here!
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
It amazes me how some people throw away things because they are to lazy to fix them or rather by a new hose LOL but that is great that you found it and fixed it up and it is a nice looking hose. Good for you. My step dad is always fixing something so that he doesn’t have to go out and buy something brand new we are all about saving and fixing in our household.
This is so helpful Ive actually had hose questions on my mind for quite some time Im glad I read this!
This is very useful info. Sooner or later you will need to do this!
I’ve always just gotten a new hose. It never occurred to me that they could possibly be repaired!
My husband always tries to fix hoses. These tips will help.
Very good advice to not only save $, but also, to not be so wasteful!
My US Army Retired “I can fix everything” husband always fixes our hoses. If he can’t fix it, it’s beyond all hope, and we literally don’t throw anything out until it is Truly trash, LOL.
For some reason I am obsessed with pineapples.. and I don’t even eat them. Lol but that is BEAUTIFUL 😍
It helped when you said that clumps with screws could help tighten the hose. My uncle told me yesterday that he and his friend were hoping to find a lay flat hose coupling that has stainless steel bolts for durability, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. Thanks to this informative article, I’ll tell him that he can consult a trusted lay flat hose coupling company as they can provide more information about their products.