I’ll admit, a standard hose reel would’ve sufficed, but I’m glad I splurged on the Giraffe Tools hose. Standard reels are still manual, and there’s a bit of untangling involved when using the hose.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

In recent times, Giraffe Tools has made a name for itself with its retractable technology that includes everything from garden hoses to vacuum cleaners to power cords. Through the years, it has sold ...