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Garden Hose Holder
By admin | August 20, 2006
Time to Replace your Existing Garden Hose Holder?
We give you the top 10 tips to consider…
1. The most ideal hose holders for small gardens or areas lacking a lot of space are wall mounted garden hose holders.
2. There are many kinds of wall mounted garden hose reels. It is important to remember how far away from the wall you will need to water. If it is around the corner you might want to look into a garden hose holder that is installed on a swivel.
3. For those who have flowers allover the garden that need lots of watering a garden hose holder on wheels might be the answer.
4. When you are not using the hose make sure that it is wound on the garden hose holder. Leaving the hose lying on the lawn can cause injuries, and makes your hose more prone to damage.
5. Before you purchase a garden hose holder, measure the hose you plan to use with the garden hose holder and make sure that it will fit.
6. Garden hose holders come in a variety of materials. All garden hose holders are made to be strong and durable, so try to match the outer décor of your house when purchasing a garden hose holder.
7. Remember that when choosing a metal garden hose holder that it will change appearance over time. Copper will turn green and give your garden hose holder a rustic look.
8. When purchasing an automatically retracting garden hose holder, never get an electric one. Electricity is dangerous around water; there are many garden hose holders that retract automatically by using the hoses water pressure with the need for dangerous electricity.
9. Make sure that you properly maintain your garden hose holder to extend its life and the life of your hose.
10. Measure the area you plan on placing the garden hose holder, before purchasing to make sure it will fit.
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