Mounting, Fixes and Winter Care
How to Repair a Hose Reel Cart
Learn how to repair a hose reel cart: fix leaks, stuck cranks, wobbly wheels and a damaged hose guide with basic tools, then protect the cart.
A hose that rolls up neatly, every time you water
Clear picks for auto-rewind reels, hose carts, metal crank reels and hose boxes, plus simple steps for mounting, leaks and winter. Pick the kind of reel you have in mind, or the job you need help with.
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Mounting, Fixes and Winter CareWhat Diameter Hose Fits Most Garden Hose Reels?
Most garden hose reels take 1/2 in or 5/8 in hose. Find out what diameter is most garden hose reel friendly for your water pressure and yard size.
Hose Carts on WheelsHow to Make a Wooden Hose Reel
How to make a hose reel out of wood: pick a reel or cart plan, cut the sides and drum, assemble the frame, mount the crank, and protect the wood.
Mounting, Fixes and Winter CareHow to Make a Garden Hose Reel
Learn how to make a garden hose reel with a simple build plan or a no-build stand, plus winding tips and storage steps to keep hose neat and ready.
Hose Carts on WheelsHow to Make a Hose Reel Out of a Tire Rim
How to make a hose reel out of a tire rim in a few steps, with the tools, the mounting choices and the safety checks that keep the hose clean.
Mounting, Fixes and Winter CareHow to Install a VEVOR Retractable Hose Reel
How to install a VEVOR retractable hose reel: pick the height, anchor the bracket to solid material, hang the reel, then connect the water and test the slow return.
Metal Reels, Racks and Hose BoxesBest Garden Hose Reels Sold Without a Hose
Shop a garden hose reel without hose and use the hose you already own. Compare metal stands, carts and hideaways by capacity, fittings and setup.
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Best Rated Retractable Hose Reels
The best rated retractable hose reel for most yards is the VEVOR 5/8 in 100 ft. Compare slow rewind, swivel brackets, hose sizes and wall or ground mounts.
Metal Reels, Racks and Hose BoxesBest Garden Hose Reels With Brass Fittings
Find the best garden hose reel with brass fittings for your yard. Compare corrosion-resistant brass connections on carts, wall reels and retractable units.