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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!

Found Pinterest 

DIY Headband Holder 

This lovely, decorated headband holder is built with a pool noodle in the center! Perfect for a little girl’s room!

Found Baubles and Babbles 

Pool Noodle Spyglass 

Play pretend with this awesome DIY activity that you can do with your little ones!

Found Repeat Crafter Me

Pool Noodle Wreath 

A pool noodle makes the perfect base for any seasonal or holiday wreath! give it a shot!

Found Growing Up Gabel 

Pool Noodle Pet Shower 

The thing you didn’t know you needed!

Found Instructables

Makeshift Squeegee 

If you need a squeegee to clean with but don’t have one handy, you can make one by sticking a pool noodle into a rake! Perfect!

Found Pinterest

Door Protector 

Keep your door from getting slammed shut by wrapping a pool noodle around the side!

Found Pinterest 

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