Keep Garden Hoses Organized With An Amazon Find That Lights Up Your Yard

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A tangled mess of a garden hose is the last thing that any homeowner wants to deal with. In addition to looking bad, poorly stored hoses can be difficult or impossible to use, become a dangerous tripping hazard, and can even wear out faster. While hose reels are a helpful storage resource, they can also be expensive. There's a good option available on Amazon, however, that will help to making garden hose clutter a thing of the past without requiring you to shell out a ton of money: the HZE Garden Hose Holder with Solar Light.

Retailing for $45.99, this hose holder is made from rust-resistant metal, ensuring that it will stand up to the elements. It has a simple but sturdy design, according to customer feedback, with four stakes that poke into the ground to maintain stability. There's also a solar light that attaches to the top of the holder, which elevates the appearance more than your typical hose reel or hose bucket. Product specifications state that the holder measures just over 40 ½ inches tall, with a maximum weight limit of 180 pounds (160 feet of hose).

Customers have given the holder a 4.3-star average. They praise the product for its appearance, affordable cost, and performance. One five-star review on Amazon's website states, "The main body of this garden hose storage device is made of metal and seems sturdy enough to do the job for a long time ... We put a 100 foot hose on it and it fit nicely." Negative reviews primarily focus on the fact that the holder comes in several pieces that require assembly, but the general consensus is still that it's fairly sturdy.

Since this hose holder is solar powered, it's important to position it carefully in the yard. Put it in the wrong spot, and you'll risk it not fully charging during the day. For the best results, the product's specifications state that it needs 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Once charged up, it should shine for 8 hours at night, delivering a soft glow to your hose storage area.

If you're not sure where to position it, keep an eye on how the sun moves through your yard so you can map out the best options. Another benefit of this hose storage solution is that if your yard already has some solar lighting in the garden, this can bring a sense of visual continuity to the property.

Remember that this storage solution needs to be located close to a spigot, too. If you have two spigots on your property — one in the front and one on the back or side — purchasing two of the HZE Garden Hose Holders can bring tidiness to the space, maybe even helping your hoses to last longer thanks to proper storage techniques. In order to keep your hose working well for years, remember to remove the hose from its holder before temperatures drop to freezing. Relocate your hose to a shed, garage, or basement where it can wait out the freezing temps before being returned to its holder. For more ideas to keep your garden hose tucked away in style, check out this stunning storage DIY.