On 10 Jan 2007 18:03:19 -0800, wrote:

Hello,

I'm trying to remove my garden hose from the faucet on the side of my
house, but it won't budge. It's rusted on I think, and I'm having a
hard time getting a "grip" on it to twist it off. This brings me to my

Soak with WD40 or other solvent. Let it soak for a day and apply it
several times. Grab with plyers that has curved blades. A vice grip
might crush the fitting. The plyers should do the job. If your hose
end is plastic, it may break. If its metal, it should come off.

question. What is the best "Multi-Use" tool for jobs like this?
Adjustable wrenches just don't have the "grip". Adjustable Pliers will
work, but Vice Grips permit you to "clamp" the hose. I've seen other
such multi-purpose "tools" offered on TV from time to time, but I'm
interested in getting a tool that is the most flexible, and durable,
and versatile for these types of jobs. How about it? Does anyone have
a brand, or make, of a tool like this that they just love and couldn't
live without?


In all honesty, a handyperson should have ALL of these tools. Dont
buy those cheap foreign made no-named ones. They are weak and
useless. Buy a name brand such as "Vice Grip" or "Craftsman". Ace
hardware's own brands are well made too.

There is one tool I can not live without, and I sort of love it, but
my wife loves it more. It hangs between my legs, You asked for it,
you got it. LOL

Thanks.