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 ...

Don’t throw out that leaking or broken garden hose — repair it with a barbed hose fitting or some self-fusing tape designed specifically for water-tight repairs. Step 1: If the hose is leaking at one ...

Don’t let leaks in garden hoses keep you from your chores. Leaks around connections, where the hose is joined to a faucet or a spray nozzle, are easy to correct. They occur because the washer in the ...

Q: I have a leaky hose faucet that runs up my water bill. It seems the handle no longer stops the water from running. So now, I have a front yard that could float a boat. How can I stop the leak? A: ...

Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.

Where is your garden hose leaking from? The location of the leak will define how you'll fix that leaking garden hose. Before you call a plumber or run out to replace your garden hose, try these DIY ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.