Assess Damage and Prepare Hose

What happens here

Begin by identifying the damaged section of the garden hose. If the end connector is broken, plan to cut off the damaged section of the hose. If there is a leak in the middle of the hose, plan to cut out the leaking segment. For a Costco 'no-kink' type hose, understand that it contains an internal rubber tab that helps prevent kinking, which will need to be addressed during the repair.

Goal: Identify the damaged area and prepare the hose for cutting.