The garden hose reel is made from durable plastic ... faucet on your house is in a hard-to-reach spot. There's a nozzle hanger at the top to prevent kinks and tangles after it's been wound ...

Garden expert Ryan Farley says ... Instead, use a cheap, rounded hose hanger like this one from Walmart. It's more expensive ...

"Proper storage of your garden hose will extend its life," said Jors. "I prefer a hose hanger, or in particular a hose reel. It's important when not in use to keep the hose off the ground ...