Visit the hardware store and pick up a joiner and some hose clamps. Then, cut out the bad section, loosely put the clamps on the hose, install the joiner into each pipe, and tighten the clamps. Be careful not to over-tighten the clamps though.
I'd recommend putting a 16 penny nail or a deck screw between the boards to space them for expansion. If you are worried about dirt coming through that space, you...
You can stretch your leather gloves by hand. Hold onto the base of the glove, and then stretch out each individual finger. Keep a firm grip as you do this,...