This summer we have been working on some updates to get our home ready to sell such as, a bedroom makeover, bathroom remodel, updating landscaping, and building trellises with lanterns. As I stood back to admire the new bushes on the backside of the house I noticed how unsightly the garden hoses were. Something needed to be done to organize and store our garden hoses, but it had to coordinate with the overall atheistic of the new landscaping.
Since this month’s DIY Project Challenge was to create something using wood my garden hose holder and storage post with hooks and solar light fit the criteria, hence I designed a garden hose holder and a little deck for the watering station. You can see the photo below.
Before Garden Hose Storage Post
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How to Build a DIY Garden Hose Holder
Before I get started building or working in the yard I like to put on a hat, sunglasses, and gloves for protection.
Sprinkler Hose post hooks
Supplies
Note: I chose to use 2 hooks on either side of the post that coordinated with hooks I used on my trellis for hanging plants. See the inspiration hooks below.
Hanging planter hook
Tools
Planning the garden hose post with hooks
I began by gathering my tools and supplies. Next, I determined the height of the post, the distance from the house, and the water spigot. I made a chalk mark on the brick to mark the place and then I measured out from my mark on the brick to find the perfect location to start digging a one-foot deep hole.
Installing garden hose post
Once the hole was ready I placed the post in the hole and poured dry Quikrete in and filled around the post. I used a level to make sure the post was straight.
At this point, I gently added a quart of water and let it soak into the dry Quikrete. This is my secret Quikrete method that is so easy with no cleanup! Let the Quikrete setup for 4 hours.
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Waiting for the Quikrete to setup
Quikrete
When the Quikrete was set I added the hooks. I determined the placement of hooks by rolling up the garden hose and then holding it up to see where I want it and marked it.
Holding the hose to figure the hook placement
Hook placement
Checking the hook placement
To determine the hook placement I held 2 hooks up to the post and marked where I wanted to install them. I decided they would work best on either side of the post instead of front and back.
Attaching hooks
Installing hooks
Garden hose holder post with hooks and post cap solar light
Solar Post Cap
Next, I added the post cap with solar light. I choose Gorilla Epoxy to attach the cap.
Solar light post cap and Gorilla Epoxy
The final step was adding the solar post cap light. See in the photo below how I mixed the Gorilla Epoxy on the packaging with the stir stick provided. That was so easy. I added a dollop of the epoxy mixture to each corner of the post then pressed the solar post cap in place.
Garden hose post with hooks
Finished garden hose organizing post with hooks and solar light post cap
Closeup of completed garden hose storage post with solar light
Finished deck and garden hose holder post
Landscaping and hose storage
Solar cap light at night
The solar light helps me find my way when I need to turn off the hose after dark and it looks great with all the other solar lights in our yard. See an earlier post about my solar lanterns.
Nighttime view of the post with the solar light
Some of the other landscaping updates
These easy DIY projects have a cohesive overall aesthetic since I designed everything with a similar style, materials, and colors.
Some of my favorite garden finds:
This is the BEST water hose I have ever found. It is featherweight and that’s a huge bonus with our yard being 11 acres we have a lot of hoses and they can get super heavy, but this one is a dream to manage. You see more of my favorite finds HERE.
My favorite garden hose
Remember that I said I had an 11-acre yard, to that end I need a sprinkler that covers a huge area and this one from ACE is the best I have found! It fits perfectly on my new garden hose holder.
The best sprinkler hung on garden hose holder
You might also enjoy these DIY projects too:
Night Time Trellis
DIY Outdoor Lighting – Solar Lanterns
Garden trellis solar light lantern
DIY Window box – Flower planter
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DIY Project Challenge with wood project reveal
I am honored to be a member of this amazing group of DIY bloggers. They inspire and dazzle me and my readers every month with their stunning projects and this month is the best one yet. So please hop on over and see all their projects.
Herb box
Stop number one is Lia from Southern Yankee DIY is sharing how she build this lovely herb box. It would look great as a centerpiece all year too!
DIY Gable Roof
Next stop is this stunning over door DIY Gable Roof made by Rachel at Joyful Derivatives. It is a magical look with the design and her color choices.
House number planter box
The third stop is easy to find with the house numbers beautifully displayed over at Pam’s DIY Vibes. She made her house numbers into a swoon worth project you are going to want to make one too.
Screen porch
If you are ready to be amazed with a beautiful porch transformed into a beautiful screen porch then hop on over to see how Ashley from Emory Farm DIY’ed the project.
Ladder Ball
We are all serious DIY’ers, but we are NOT all work and no play. So to that end, my friend Eileen from Sand Dollar Lane is sharing how she whipped up her DIY Ladder Ball Set for some summer fun. It is just in time for back to school and her kids are lucky to have a game of ladder ball to look forward to when they get home from school. Learn how to make this too by hopping over to Sand Dollar Lane.
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- Supplies for ladder golf lawn DIY
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- DIY Ladder Ball Set
That was a fun and inspiring roundup tour of the outdoor DIY Project Challenge. Did you find something you would like to DIY? Let me know what you liked best in the comments below.
Thank you for visiting,
Kippi
Great tutorial! In addition to being so useful, your hose holder looks great too!
And I’m jealous of your 11 acres!
Thank you so much for stopping by I loved all the projects shared this time!
Have a great day,
Kippi
This is awesome Kippi! I love the solar light on top too – such a creative addition. I’m definitely suggesting we build one of these pronto! 😉
Thank you so much for stopping by. It was a breeze to make and I now am wondering WHY did it take us so long to build it.
Happy DIY’ing,
Kippi
This is such a great idea Kippi! We desperately need these on both sides of our house so I’m definitely going to try this too. Pinned! Thanks so much and happy summer, CoCo
Thank you for your visit. You are going to love having this simple post for hose storage too.
Have DIY’ing,
Kippi
It’s so frustrating when the garden hose is all over the place and not tidy! Your Garden Hose Holder is a wonderful, frugal way to keep the hose neat and easy to use, Kippi. Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party!
That you added a solar light to your garden hose stand is such a smart idea, Kippi! We are blessed to have you at Tuesday Turn About, friend! Hugs! Miss you!
Thanks so much for linking up your post at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 3! Am I overlooking your share buttons? This is a one I’d love to share 🙂
Hello! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace group?
There’s a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your content.
Please let me know. Many thanks