What are some tips for repairing hoses?

Garden hoses or hose spigots can often spring leaks due to puncture or sudden freeze. Electrical tape can be used to mend small leaks, but homeowners must use a utility knife and a rubber or vinyl hose mender to replace sections with larger leaks or lacerations.

Hose repair kits are available at hardware stores or garden centers and often include male and female hose ends, screws and a screwdriver, hose clamps and connectors for repairing a leak in the middle of a hose. It is important to know the diameter of your hose, its screw and washer type, and the material the hose is made from before purchasing a hose repair kit.