Nothing concludes a satisfying stint in the yard like neatly wrapping up the hose. But a tranquil afternoon of gardening can deteriorate into a sweaty wrestling match if you have to manhandle 100 feet of synthetic rubber onto a hose holder. With a manually rewinding hose reel, a few turns of the crank zips the hose back into place like Lady (or the Tramp) sucking in a spaghetti strand. For durability and style, choose a metal version, like the 11 fine specimens below.
![A Manual Rewind Hose Reel can be customized to fit several diameters and lengths of garden hose. Made of aluminum, it can be ordered with or without wheels; for more information and pricing, visit Perth, Australia-based dealer Real Ezy.](http://www.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-manual-rewind-733x529.png)
![A Stainless Steel Hose Reel is available in three finishes—a standard mill finish, a nonreflective satin finish, or a highly polished finish—that resist corrosion. For more information and pricing, see Hose Craft USA.](http://www.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-stainless-steel-hosecraftusa-733x474.png)