If you have tried repurposing a garden hose into an outdoor mat, this DIY project can work in your home, too. Following the same method, lay the hose on the floor and fold it onto itself 5 or so ...

We tried out a new breed of garden hose that weighs as little as 1 pound ... None lost flow when folded, twisted, or knotted—a problem with the conventional hoses we bought for comparison.