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 ...

“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 ...

Millions of burst-proof hoses have been recalled because they can, in fact, burst. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that 3.6 million HydroTech 5/8 inch expandable burst-proof hoses can ...

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 ...

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 ...

After putting 18 expandable hoses through the wringer, we chose the the Pocket Hose Copper Bullet Expandable Garden Hose as our top pick for its high-quality connectors and included sprayer. It also ...