Quickly Mending Your Hose
If Your Hose Is Leaking at the Spigot
If your hose is leaking where it is attached to the spigot, don't automatically assume that the problem lies in the hose. Sometimes the washer that attaches the hose to the inside of the spigot can rust or crack. This results in leaking as the hose doesn't properly fit in the spigot. This problem can be easily fixed by simply installing a new washer. Washers are very inexpensive, costing less than &0.50 each. If you replace the washer and your hose is still leaking where it's attached to the spigot, then the problem might be with your coupling. The coupling is brass or metal end of the hose that screws into the spigot. If this is cracked it is easily replaceable by purchasing a new coupling at a local hardware store.
If There is a Hole Somewhere in the Hose
If you have low water pressure and it feels like your hose is not working properly first look for a kink. If no kink can be found then the next possible solution is that there is a hole somewhere in the hose. Once locating the hole, which isn't as easy as it seems, it can be repaired quickly. When searching for the hole it is easiest to attach a gun like nozzle to the end of the hose and begin spraying. This added water pressure will cause water to spurt from the hole, enabling you to quickly find it. Go ahead and mark the hole with a permanent marker or tape so that you can find it later on. If the hole is small, then patching it with a plug or electrical tape will usually do the trick. If there is a larger hole, then using a mender is probably your best bet. Simply cut the area around the hole, then attach the two end pieces to the mender. This should fix the problem! For more information on properly patching a hole, check out ehow.com.