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 ...

We scrutinized ease of use, overall quality, hose capacity, and more. Our top choice is the Liberty Garden 712 thanks to its weather-resistant coating and included leader hose.

"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 ...