A hose reel will make tidying up much easier and keep the precious pipe protected, while connectors make it simple to latch onto the tap and plug in a pressure washer. Once you are finished ...

It can turn a simple garden hose into a high-powered ... clearing debris from gutters, and removing dirt and mildew from siding, outdoor furniture, boats, ATVs, old tools, cars and trucks ...

Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Pet-grooming tools: Some newer models come with pet-grooming tools, usually a brush that attaches to the vacuum hose. We are wary of them: Many pets, particularly ...