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July 24, 2015 in Easy Garden DIY

DIY fix the garden hose

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Tom here. I recently garbaged picked a very nice 75′ garden hose from the curb. It certainly didn’t looked damaged.

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

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The female end of the hose is the end that screws onto the water spigot or screws onto another hose increasing the hose length.

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.

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  • Tighten the clamp about a quarter of an inch below the top of the mender and tighten along one of the ribs.
Pictures of female hose menders
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Fixed Female End
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Fixing the Male End

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The male end of the hose is the end that allows the nozzle to screw onto it. It allows the female end of the hose to attach to it making a longer hose.

Once again start with a washer check. It’s always a good idea to replace the washer if unsure. 
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  • 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

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Fixing a hole in the middle of the hose

You notice that water is dripping or even spraying out of the hose in the middle of the hose. You take a closer look and notice a hole. 
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  • 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.

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  • Make sure clamp is nice and tight (use a socket wrench if you can’t tighten enough with a regular screw driver.
Pictures of hose menders
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I personally like the one in the first picture the best.

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. 

Putting it all together
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Do you typically buy a new hose or fix the one you have when a problem occurs?

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  1. AvatarFast Food Near Me says

    November 24, 2020 at 5:51 am

    Hello buddy,
    I really enjoy your blog and your work is quite interesting.
    I have to appreciate your work andefforts..

    It is incredible.
    Best regards,
    Balle Hessellund

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  2. AvatarBradley Marquis says

    February 21, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    cool

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  3. AvatarBrenda Williamson says

    February 21, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  4. AvatarLAURA BETHUREM says

    February 21, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    Thank you for the great information and helpful tips..They are very useful.🤗

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  5. AvatarRonnell Storie says

    February 21, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    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.

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  6. AvatarAudrey says

    February 21, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    I leave all this stuff to my husband 🙂

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  7. AvatarLisa Cress says

    February 21, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    Great post! Thank you!

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  8. AvatarMonica McConnell says

    February 21, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    Great info I always just got rid of and got a new one, never even thought to try to fix it.

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  9. AvatarMonica M says

    February 21, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Thanks for the tips! I always throw away hoses when they have holes in them, never thought about fixing them

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  10. Avatarrajee says

    February 21, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    Thanks for the tips Love to learn more

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  11. AvatarLisa Alden says

    February 21, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    Havent bought a hose in years because my neighbors know to give me their broken ones som I can fix them..

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  12. AvatarBrittany Gilley says

    February 21, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    very helpful, thanks!

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  13. AvatarRhonda Martin says

    February 21, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    This is good to know. I didn’t realize they have repair kits.

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  14. AvatarLiz Kilcher says

    February 21, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    great tips for keeping it out of the landfill

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  15. AvatarMichael Coovert says

    February 21, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    You have no idea how many hoses I have thrown away.

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  16. AvatarTamra Phelps says

    February 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    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.

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  17. AvatarCrystal Walker says

    February 21, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    I didn’t know you could do this, I’m happy I read your article, thank you very much.

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  18. AvatarBarbara Calder says

    February 21, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks for the information! I love the fact you go step by step and have photos.

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  19. AvatarJanis C says

    February 22, 2021 at 12:34 am

    Thanks for the tips!

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  20. AvatarChris Civitello says

    February 22, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Thank you I always end up with holes in my hoses and now I can go back to this BLOG! Very helpful!

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  21. AvatarKelly Kimmell says

    February 22, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Thanks for the helpful tips. I have thrown out several garden hoses.

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  22. AvatarDaniel Kelder says

    February 22, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Good article could very easily come in handy, thanks

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  23. AvatarChas says

    February 22, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    Have a garden…have a garden hose!

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  24. Avataritzy310 says

    February 22, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    I rent so the landlord would just replace it

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  25. AvatarTony Platz says

    February 22, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Thanks for the tips a lot cheaper then throwing them out like I do .

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  26. Avatarcandy says

    February 22, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    We have fixed several ….I guess depends on how many holes there are. Eventually it seems you have to get a new one.

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  27. AvatarBrandy Burkett says

    February 22, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    Thanks for the helpful tips!

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  28. AvatarGeo says

    February 22, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Frugal advice!

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  29. AvatarLori Byrd says

    February 22, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Great tips. Thank you

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  30. AvatarToni Conerly says

    February 23, 2021 at 12:37 am

    Thanks for the info!

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  31. AvatarTerry Poage says

    February 23, 2021 at 1:30 am

    Thanks for the advice. I usually have to buy new hoses every summer.

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  32. AvatarKathy Bowen says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:24 am

    No matter the brand or quality of the hose I seem to be able to puncture it. Your tips are great!

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  33. AvatarRuthann Dulaney says

    February 23, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    This is the first I have ever been on your site. Interesting.

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  34. AvatarSuzanne Greene says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    Great information, thanks for sharing!

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  35. AvatarCalshondra Williams says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. AvatarChad Boyd says

    February 23, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    I have quite a few of these lying around that need to be fixed. Thank you for the valuable info!

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  37. AvatarTimmy says

    February 24, 2021 at 3:48 am

    Great tips.

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  38. Avatarjak says

    February 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    could use the side table….thanks for the opportunity to win it!

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  39. AvatarKimberly Mignella says

    February 24, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    great info! thanks

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  40. AvatarEdward says

    February 24, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    nice

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  41. AvatarJennylyn Gross says

    February 24, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    thanks for the tip

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  42. AvatarKriss K says

    February 25, 2021 at 12:09 am

    Interesting. I never thought about fixing a hose, just replacing it.

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  43. AvatarLeela says

    February 25, 2021 at 2:26 am

    Thanks for the useful tips!

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  44. AvatarRosanne says

    February 25, 2021 at 6:49 am

    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

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  45. AvatarLaurie Nykaza says

    February 25, 2021 at 10:07 am

    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.

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  46. AvatarBetsy Pauzauskie says

    February 25, 2021 at 7:16 pm

    You have such helpful tips & tricks! Thank you. We have done this too!

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  47. AvatarStephanie Hazzard says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Good advice! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  48. Avatarcynthia says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    I didn’t realize they have repair kits.

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  49. Avatarmonique s says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    This is so useful, thanks. I have had need for this fix up and ended up just getting a new hose darn it.

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  50. AvatarAmber Lee Kolb says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Awesome! I had no idea you could fix a hose like this!

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  51. AvatarCrystal Abel says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    Great post! I need to get me some repair kits to fix some hoses I have.

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  52. AvatarJulie Waldron says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    These are some great tips. Usually we just go and buy a new hose.

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  53. AvatarJoanna says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    My husband does it all the time. He is pretty handy to have around!

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  54. AvatarKen Ohl says

    February 28, 2021 at 10:43 am

    great information

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  55. AvatarMaryann D. says

    March 1, 2021 at 11:41 am

    We have thrown out a garden hose that has a hole. So this is wonderful advice and information that my husband would appreciate.

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  56. AvatarCheryl Wilson says

    March 5, 2021 at 12:55 am

    Thanks for the great information, always love new helpful ti0s.

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  57. AvatarThomas Gibson says

    March 7, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Appreciate the tips. Thank you.

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  58. AvatarSue E says

    March 8, 2021 at 5:47 am

    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!

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  59. AvatarSherry Keef says

    March 11, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    This is good to know because sooner or later we all have this happen to us.
    Thanks

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  60. AvatarMary Dailey says

    March 15, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    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!

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  61. AvatarJennifer Phillips says

    March 16, 2021 at 12:47 am

    Great info! I have a couple that need repair right now.

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  62. AvatarSandra Watts says

    March 16, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    Thanks for the tips. Also for reminding me to get a new hose!

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  63. AvatarKaren Bellomy says

    March 18, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    can not wait to get my garden going

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  64. AvatarMichelle McC says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    Great tips for repairing those leaky old hoses!

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  65. AvatarCourtney says

    March 19, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    I am a money saver and I love fixing things myself! Thanks for the info!!!

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  66. AvatarKelly Freeman says

    March 20, 2021 at 1:54 am

    I am also a dumpster diver.

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  67. Avatarclynsg says

    March 20, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    It has been a combination of both, depending on the size, number and location of the damage.

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  68. AvatarCheryl Everitt says

    March 23, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for the info. Reuse is my mantra!

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  69. Avatarellen beck says

    March 28, 2021 at 1:27 am

    Have done this many times. Hoses are expensive to replace! It really doe work for quite a while.

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  70. AvatarKimberly J Carroll says

    March 29, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    Thank you so much for the great tips.

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  71. AvatarPaula Gillespie says

    March 29, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    My husband has repaired many hoses himself before. Great way to save money and reuse items.

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  72. AvatarJudy Rittenhouse says

    March 29, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    Great hose repair tips! Thank you!

    Reply

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