I don't have a hose in my backyard and it is too expensive to add a hookup.
by Diane D
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It is difficult to water garden and clean deck by hand so I am wondering if there is something portable I could use that would have a spray like a hose???
11 answers
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you could use one of those pump sprayers like you use for weed killers. they come in different sizes and you pump it up and it will serve it's purpose. Just outta curiosity, how much do you consider "expensive". Because, unless you are on a slab foundation, it shouldn't be too expensive to add a hose bibb.
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Plumber26
on Apr 08, 2012
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I am on a slab. I can't remember exactly but I think it was a few hundred dollars because there is no access to water in the back of the house. Thanks for the advice on the pump sprayer.
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Diane D
on Apr 08, 2012
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Consider diverting water from your guttering into a rain barrel. Many rainbarrels have hose attatchments.
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Rebecca B
on Apr 08, 2012
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Do you have any outside water access? A faucet in the front?
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Apr 08, 2012
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Four Season: The water source is in the garage which is the front of the house. Rebecca: I was reading about the rain barrel today. I will look into that.
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Diane D
on Apr 08, 2012
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I think rain barrels are an excellent idea for you.
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Douglas Hunt
on Apr 09, 2012
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Where is the best place to get the rain barrels? Do Home Depot or Lowes carry them?
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Diane D
on Apr 09, 2012
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You can create your own rain barrels from a large plastic trash can. eHow or similar sites should have step by step instructions; chances are the city of Raleigh does also.
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Bobby Jean S
on Apr 09, 2012
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Diane, you might find what you need from The Rain Barrel Depot: http://www.hometalk.com/member/n2ihh5bv3z
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Miriam Illions
on Apr 09, 2012
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Buy a water hose that expands and is very light weight. It can stretch 20 feet and curl back to only a few feet.
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Freida
on Jul 14, 2015
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I did the same as Freida suggested. I just ran the hose from the kitchen sink and out the window. The stretch hoses are brilliant.
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Carol
on Dec 29, 2015
Plumber26
on Apr 08, 2012
Diane D
on Apr 08, 2012
Rebecca B
on Apr 08, 2012
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Apr 08, 2012
Douglas Hunt
on Apr 09, 2012
Bobby Jean S
on Apr 09, 2012
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