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Hello, DIYers!

It’s Summertime!! That means that pool noodles are virtually everywhere! But did you know that there are SO many things that you can do with them besides splashing around in the pool? They are the perfect size and material to be used in home hacks and fantastic upcycle projects! Play with them, make use of them, turn them into something different! The opportunities are endless. We’ve put together a list of 30 great ways to use these pool noodles around the house to get you started!

Chain Link Pool Noodle Activity

This is a super fun activity for kids! It practices fine motor skills and offers an opportunity to get creative!

Found Teach Preschool

Floating Cooler

Relax to the max by taking your cooler with you into the pool!

Found Create Craft Love

Trampoline Protector

The springs on a trampoline have always seemed like a pretty big design flaw. Even the ones that have a flap that covers them often seems to fly off. But this is the perfect way to keep your kids protected. Plus it’s colorful and fun!

Found A Thrifty Mom

Pool Noodle Toss Game

Make fun with these pool noodles outside of the pool!

Found While He Was Napping

Use them for Sewing

You can use them to wrap extra fabric to store, as a pin cushion, and more!

Found Quilting Digest

Boot Storage

Stick pool noodles while storing your tall boots to help them keep their shape!

Found Pinterest

Pool Noodle Bed Bumper

If you have a little one who is ready to graduate to a big-kid bed, you might consider using a pool noodle strapped under the sheet to prevent accidental falling out of the bed!

Found Pinterest

Pool Noodle Napkin Holders

These would be so cute for a pool party or Summer birthday party!

Found Sew Many Ways

Swimming Ponies

Give your pool noodles some additional purpose by making them into ride along ponies for the pool!

Found Mrs. King’s Music Class

Pool Noodle Jewelry Holder

How adorable is this?! No one would ever know that it started with a pool noodle!

Found YouTube

Pirate Raft Using Pool Noodles

Turn your pool noodles into something even more wonderful! How fun is this?!

Found Felt Magnet

Wire Organizer

Use a pool noodle to help keep all of your wires in place!

Found Create Craft Love

Pool Noodle Water Wall

Make bath time more fun with this awesome and easy to do water wall!

Found Teaching Mama

Car Rack Protector

If you have to haul something with your car, why not use pool noodles to make sure you can do it safely and without damaging your vehicle!?

Found The Family Handyman

Pool Noodle Light Saber

If your family loves Star Wars, have an epic battle with these awesome pool noodle light sabers!

Found Kix Cereal

Campfire Logs

Enjoy a cute and fun pretend campfire, using pool noodles as the logs!

Found Pinterest

Pool Noodle Rocket Ship

Upcycle an old pool noodle into this adorable rocket ship!

Found London Fields Blog

DIY Pool Noodle Garland

Have a bunch of colors laying around? You can make this lovely garland!

Found Sugar and Cloth

Pool Noodle Sprinkler

Turn this simple pool toy into hours of fun as a DIY sprinkler!

Found Make It Love It

Pool Noodle Ottoman

Turn your extra pool noodles into something colorful and useful! Perfect for hanging out by the pool!

Found Julie Measures

Pool Noodle Wrist Wrest

Keep your wrist safe by using a pool noodle for comfort while typing!

Found Pinterest

Pool Noodle Luminaries

Give your pool a majestic glow at night with these lovely and safe luminaries!

Found Create Craft Love

Fill Flower Pots

Fill out the bottom of your flower pots with pool noodles for extra drainage!

Found Pinterest

Wrap Bedding Around Pool Noodle

Wrap your extra bedding set around a pool noodle to avoid creases!

Found Pinterest

Paintbrush Holder

How convenient it this?! Just cut it in half length-wise and attach it to the bowl. Cut out small slits to hold your paint brushes! You’ll be wondering how you ever lived without it!