11/12/2025
Don't forget to unhook your hoses.
With colder temperatures coming don't forget to remove, drain and store garden hoses.
Even though faucet handles are outside the home, the actual shutoff valves can be 8 to 14 inches into the home. This is why so much water drains when you disconnect the hose. With the hose (or quick connects) still on, any water trapped inside freezes and potentially ruptures the pipe. These ruptures usually occur behind the Sheetrock where damage may go undetected for a while.
Draining and storing hoses also prevents unintentional use just before snow falls and the chance that you'll forget to remove the hose again. Plus, if for some reason a hose is needed during the winter, you can easily find it and it won't be frozen shut.