Does the Flex-Able Hose still work after six months?

Still, Nancy is hesitant to say that she would buy the hose. She says for her gardening purposes it won't always work because she often likes to deep soak her plants. The Flex-Able Hose only works with the spray attachment, so she doesn't have that option. Also, Nancy says she isn't sure that it will withstand the Phoenix sun. Nancy said she will keep us posted and we will let you know what she says.The Flex-Able Hose comes in different sizes and costs about $28 including online shipping.In March we tested the FlexAble Hose and the manufacturers of this product claim it expands from the size of the palm of your hand up to 25 feet or 50 feet , depending on which size you purchase.

In addition the hose claims it will have no kinks or tangles. When we tested it back in March, the hose did what the manufacturers claimed and we gave it a thumbs up. We tested the hose out for more than a week and it performed as claimed. We wondered though how it would do over time. Nancy from Phoenix was one of our testers and she recently emailed us to share that one of the FlexAble Hoses she purchased sprung a leak.She stated she went back to the store and they replaced it, but yet again it she got another leak.I did some research and not only does the FlexAble Hose get a lot of bad reviews for leaking or just bursting but similar hoses, including the Pocket Hose, had very similar, negative reviews.

The Pet Collective is once again decimating the nation's productiveness with a recent video of golden retriever puppies squeezing themselves under a garden hose. It's impossible to answer emails or return calls when these fuzzy, chubby blond dogs are inexplicably tunneling under a water hose in a big fluffy pile. What are they up to? How many of them are there? Do we need a puppy? Can we stop home on the way from work at a local shelter and maybe find a little dog to take home? Pet Collective is holding more things up right now than the government shutdown with their cute puppies. We should probably say "shame on you," but we need to go watch this video again.

Charlotte 49ers go back to basics, beat Presbyterian Blue Hose 45-21

Quarterback Matt Johnson could tell there was something different about his Charlotte 49ers teammates last week.Coming off a second consecutive loss, Johnson felt a sense of purpose from the 49ers as they began their week of preparation for Saturday's game at Presbyterian."Monday morning, with how we started studying film, started practice, everything we do, it was amazing to see," Johnson said after the 49ers beat the Blue Hose 45-21 at Bailey Memorial Stadium. "We had to get back to the basics, and that's what we did."

After opening the first football season in school history with victories against overmatched Campbell and Chowan, the 49ers were outclassed in successive losses against established FCS programs N.C. Central and James Madison.Charlotte was able to bounce back with authority against the Big South's Blue Hose. Spotting Presbyterian an early lead, the 49ers scored 38 unanswered points during one stretch.The 49ers got a balanced attack rushing for a season-high 236 yards, passing for 269 on their way to 505 total yards. Johnson completed 15 of 24 passes for 269 yards and a touchdown, a 53-yarder to Mikel Hunter during a second quarter in which Charlotte outscored Presbyterian 21-0.

Charlotte's rushing attack, with Alan Barnwell 88 yards, one touchdown and Kalif Phillips 79 yards, two scores leading the way, wore down a Blue Hose defense that struggled to keep up with the 49ers' spread, no-huddle offense."A lot of that was our offensive line," Lambert said. "I think our strength program really showed today."After trailing 14-7 midway through the first quarter, the 49ers shut down the Blue Hose the rest of the way, scoring 38 consecutive points during one stretch and setting up a game against 25th-ranked Gardner-Webb next Saturday at Richardson Field.

How to fix a leaking garden hose

If a new hose end washer and thread sealant do not do the trick, it may be time to replace the hose end fitting. Use a carton knife to slice the old hose end off the garden hose, making sure the cut is as straight as possible.Take the old end to your local hardware store and purchase a replacement barbed-end hose fitting. These come in various styles and sizes. Choose one that is right for your specific application. Hard plastic fittings hold up surprisingly well in lawn and garden applications, but the heavier metal ones are a better choice for farm, ranch and construction applications where hoses are more likely to get thrown about or stepped on.

Leave the hose in the hot sun long enough for it to heat up and become supple or lubricate the cut end of the hose with a small amount of liquid dish soap. Slip the hose clamp onto the hose end and push the barbed portion of the fitting securely into the hose.Tighten the hose clamp and test the new end for leaks.Hoses that are leaking somewhere beside the hose end fitting can also be repaired using plastic or metal-barbed hose repair clamps. These fittings come in various styles and sizes and are installed in the same manner as the barbed hose end fittings.

For small leaks or tears, self-fusing silicone tape or a package of automotive hose repair tape can seal the deal quickly and easily. Clean away dirt and debris from the area to be repaired. Stretch and pull the tape wrapping the hose with overlapping layers. Wrap the tape over the leak as well as 3 to 5 inches above and below the punctured or torn spot to ensure a water-tight seal.