Determine the size of your garden hose before heading to the hardware store for repair parts. The three common sizes of ...

Many hoses — especially expandable ones — have a lever-style ... and that’s harder to fix. Start by squeezing the trigger on the spray nozzle to release the water pressure.

If any part is damaged or the hose leaks, expandable hoses can't be repaired like conventional ones. Their manufacturers warn you to keep them out of the sun when you aren't using them.