That Old Garden Hose, Which Is Laying In the Corner Can Be Repurposed And Re Used Into Some Very Useful And Worthwhile Things..
Does This Look Familiar ?
Help Is On The Way :
No Matter How Well We Care For The Garden Hose They Always Seem To Wind Up Being Dirty, Ratty, Kinked Messes.. Then We Throw Them Away
Or We Run Over The Hose With The Lawn Mower And Then We Put It In A Corner Of The Garden, Go Buy A New One And The Old One Sits And Gathers Dirt And Crud
Or they Get Kinked And Twisted And Begin To Leak.. What Do We Do ? We Pile the Hose On Top Of The Other Hose And Eventually Throw Them Out..
There Is A Better Way.. One That Is More Environmentally Friendly and One Which Will Save You Money And Provide Some Utilitarian Benefit As Well
Let’s Look On Page Two And Get An Idea Of What We Are Dealing With
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Landscaping Guide:
Old hoses can be great visual aids for helping you plot out where to put a new flower or landscape bed. Simply lay the hose out and experiment with different curves and patterns before you start digging or planting.
Flower Bed Protector:
Run old hose along flower beds to protect your precious plants from the weed eater.
Protect New Trees:
If in your new landscaping you have young trees that need to be staked and supported, thread the support wires or ropes through a few pieces of old hose to prevent damage to trunks and branches. You can also skip the rope all together and just use a length of hose around stakes and trunks. The hose is flexible enough to give when the wind blows without cutting into the delicate bark.
Garden Chairs:
Weave lengths of old hose in a pattern and nail to the frame of an old wooden chair or bench to repurpose both into a functional piece of garden art!
Bucket Handle Grips:
A 5-6 inch length of hose can be split and slipped over the wire handle of a bucket for extra cushioning. You will thank your worn-out hose every time you pick up a full bucket!
Comfort Handles:
Similar to bucket grips, lengths of old hose can be put over ropes or handles to make lifting heavy objects and containers easier on your hardworking hands.
Blade Protector:
Make covers for your saw blades, chainsaw, knives, or ice skates with your old hose. Just cut the hose to the length of the blade and slit down the side so that it can be slid over the blades.
Swing/Child Protector:
To keep your little one’s fingers safe during play, thread the chains of your swing set through a few feet of old hose.
Kids Toys:
If your kids like to play the old-fashioned telephone game, a string and cans has NOTHING on the sound quality of an old hose with a funnel taped to each end!
Dog Toy:
Sliced up into short pieces, a hose can make great chew and tug toys for your best friend. You can also stuff treats inside to keep your dog occupied when guests are over. Just make sure the lengths are manageable but not a choking hazard.
Bumper and Door Protection:
By screwing a few lengths of hose to your garage framing at the level of your car bumper and doors, you can help prevent dings and costly repairs. This also works great to provide a little extra cushion to boat docks.
Soakers:
Crimp or cap the end of an old hose and drill small holes in the desired length. This makes a great way to water underneath a row of bushes or flowers to keep the soil moist. Just drain the hose in winter where freezing may be an issue.
Giant Level:
To plot out the building of structures like greenhouses and patios, you can take a large hose, attach a 3-foot piece of clear vinyl to each end and fill with colored water. In effect, this turns an old hose into a giant level.
Simply Amazing..These Life Hacks Which We Come Across From Time To Time Are Incredible And We Wonder ” Why Didn’t I Think Of That”
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