We were all pretty excited when pool noodles hit the scene. It gave us a way to have fun in the water and stay afloat without a big bulky flotation device. Since then people have explored this ingenious device and adapted it to fit many uses. And you can even grab some at the dollar store. This makes for some really inexpensive DIY repairs and home alterations that can save you a lot. Your house will definitely be stocked with some pool noodles after reading this, even if you don’t have a pool.Pool noodles aren’t just for leisurely fun. They can actually solve a bunch of problems around the house. These floating pieces of foam come in pretty handy.
Here are 60 clever ways pool noodles can solve problems at home:
A pool noodle was a great idea Maria Flake for the crutches thank you Posted by Melissa Ann onTuesday, April 2, 2019
1) Cushion Your Crutches
A pool noodle was a great idea Maria Flake for the crutches thank you Posted by Melissa Ann onTuesday, April 2, 2019
2) Floating Ice Chest
Build this floating ice chest using pool noodles, and you can always an ice cold beverage by your side. Posted by Cheri McFry onThursday, February 14, 2019
3) Boot Inserts
Pool noodles, brilliant!http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/pool-noodle-as-boot-filler/(image via Shareably) Posted by Practically Functional onThursday, April 6, 2017
4) Long Funnel
FunnelUse your pool noodle as an extra long funnel. Hook it up to your sink, and control the flow of water! It makes housework so much easier. Posted by Scotts FRP onFriday, November 15, 2019
5) DIY Car Rack
Pool noodles work for a rack on your car Posted by Granite City Kayak and Tube onThursday, July 11, 2019
6) Door Draft Eliminator
#homeownertips Did you know you can use a pool noodle to eliminate the draft around your doors? Cut the noodle in half…. Posted by Kay Heating and Air Conditioning onTuesday, January 28, 2020
7) Trampoline Covers
Pool noodles used to protect falls on the springs of the trampoline! Posted by Re-Scape onWednesday, August 5, 2020
8) Paint Brush Holder
POOL NOODLE PAINT HACK ๐จ Genius!https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/pool-noodle-paint-brush-hack/ Posted by The Best Ideas for Kids onFriday, August 7, 2020
9) Garage Bumpers
This was a great DIY tip that we just had to share. Our boys are swimmers, so they would love "swim noodle bumpers" in the garage. Posted by Garage Door Center Sacramento onFriday, May 10, 2013
10) Door Stopper
Awesome #parentinghack never get fingers stuck in the door Posted by Mommy Bag Marketing – New Hampshire onMonday, February 24, 2014
11) Child Bed Bumper
AND tonight the mom award goes to…… ME!! Emberly woke up with a black/blue mark on her nose and face from hitting… Posted by Rachel Brazil onSaturday, July 30, 2016
12) Plant Support
Help a plant stand up Posted by Vickie Adams-Winters onThursday, May 26, 2016
13) Stop a Rocking Chair
14) Kneeling Pad
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15) No Crease Hanger
Cut your pool noodle lengthwise to slide over hangers, rods and other things you might hang a quilt, quilt top or quilt pieces from (and clothing!). Itโs a great way to prevent creasing. #quilting Posted by Randolph Quilters Guild onTuesday, June 16, 2020
16) Prevent Wall Scuffs
17) Table Cover
Why spend a crap load of money on expensive baby proofing gear, when you can buy $1 pool noodles from Dollar Tree that… Posted by Rease Johnson onThursday, June 6, 2019
18) Napkin Ring
Napkin Rings from Pool Noodle, outside picnic Posted by Vickie Adams-Winters onThursday, May 26, 2016
19) Camping Bathroom
Cool idea for camping toilet, using a pool noodle Posted by Thai me kangaroo down sport onTuesday, July 29, 2014
20) No More Stubbed Toe
Have you ever stubbed a toe on one of these? Never fear the pool noodle is here! Genius I say! Posted by Liz Loveless Realtor onSunday, July 19, 2020
21) Prevent Car Dings
Door Ding Avoidance!I saw this in Roseville todayโ The creative use of pool noodles to fend off parking lot door dings. Iโm impressed with their commitment!๏ฟผ Posted by Paul Robins onTuesday, October 29, 2019
22) Car Pillow
Slice a pool noodle on the side and slide it onto the car seat belt. Wrap a towel or jumper around and then take a nap. Posted by Scotts FRP onSaturday, April 4, 2020
23) Pot Filler
Planning on using deep pots in your weekend gardening project? Take out those old (or new) pool noodles before you begin… Posted by Remington Greenhouses onFriday, May 26, 2017
24) Bed Bumpers
Reuse Idea: Pool Noodle? Safety Bumper for Kids Bed!Solstice Green Directory Posted by Solstice Green Directory onThursday, February 27, 2014
25) Sprinker
POOL NOODLE SPRINKLERBrilliant hack! I'm going to try this today :)http://ziggityzoom.com/content/pool-noodle-sprinkler-summer-fun Posted by Tinkerlab onFriday, July 22, 2016 MAKE A POOL NOODLE SPRINKLERPlus other ways to play with pool noodles this summer –> http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/88904/play-with-pool-noodles Posted by Quirky Momma onWednesday, July 5, 2017
26) Headband Holder
27) Cover Tent Strings
Tired of tripping over the tent strings all the time? Maybe pool noodles are the way to go!..photo via https://tentsntrees.com/family-camping-hacks/ Posted by Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parkโข Camp-Resort: Kingston, Nova Scotia onSunday, May 26, 2019
28) Headboard
29) Shopping Cart Guard
#ThursdayQuickTip Use part of a pool noodle as a germ guard on a shopping cart. It also doubles as a way to prevent… Posted by Parents as Teachers-USC Telehealth onThursday, October 18, 2018
30) DIY Clubhouse
Lauren, how about this for the kiddos?Pool Noodle Clubhouse! lol The girls love anything resembling a cave! lol Posted by Loretta Millsaps McKey onTuesday, June 23, 2020
31) Drink Identifiers
32) Light Sabers
Plastic light sabers are fun, but can still cause quite a bit of damage. Instead cut a pool noodle in half, duct tape… Posted by Heather Johnson onThursday, June 16, 2016
33) Floating Cup Holder
Floating pool cup holder made out of pool noodle. Posted by Organize Your Life onSaturday, August 31, 2013
34) Pom Pom Shooter
This week we are making Pool Noodle Pom-Pom Shooters for our Art and Crafts column. http://www.lifeofdad.com/blog_post.php?pid=21989 Posted by Life of Dad onWednesday, June 3, 2015
35) Car Bumper Protector
Be right there hon, first lemme hang my pool noodle bumper protector. ๐๐ Posted by Brad Hoff onTuesday, July 30, 2019
36) Store Fabric or Wrapping Paper
Pool noodles to store fabric – genius! Posted by Kathy Gibason Buckley onThursday, May 23, 2019
37) Floating Basketball Hoop
How to make a floating water "Basketball Hoop," (using PVC & Pool Noodle). Posted by Rebecca Eckard Wilson onSunday, February 23, 2020
38) Baby Play Mat
Posted by Ideas to make at home onWednesday, May 27, 2020
39) Rainbow Play Tent
A tent made out of pool noodles?! Here are 3 DIYโs to punch up the playroomhttps://studio5.ksl.com/pool-noodle-tent-diys-to-punch-up-the-playroom/ Posted by Studio 5 onWednesday, March 25, 2020
40) Wreath
DIY Giant and Gorgeous Outdoor Wreath with Pool NoodlesCheck it out > http://coolcreativity.com/handcraft/diy-giant-outdoor-wreath-with-pool-noodles/ Posted by Coolcreativity onWednesday, November 25, 2015
41) Card Organizer
These make it so easy for kids to hold playing cards! DIY POOL NOODLE CARD HOLDERS: http://thebrownbagteacher.blogspot.com/2015/06/teacher-hack-pool-noodle-card-holders.html Posted by One Crazy House onTuesday, May 17, 2016
42) Bath Time Water Funnel
Pool noodle crazy bath games! Posted by Rainy Day Activities onTuesday, July 21, 2015
43) Table Leg Covers
Thank you pool noodles for protecting Bandit's nose…..lol! I feel guilty when I put up my sewing/craft table. Bubba… Posted by Terri Morrison onThursday, May 14, 2020
44) Cone of Shame Alternative
I love it when pet owners think outside the box! Great use of a pool noodle instead of the dreaded cone of shame! No… Posted by Pet Nurse Auckland onSunday, August 4, 2019
45) Swing Safety
EUC jolly jumper. We added pool noodles to the legs for added safety because our daughter loved to swing in this.Picture was taken right before we dismantled it, so it's ready for pickup! Posted by Maddie Papson onThursday, October 10, 2019
46) DIY Bracelet Stand
My 5$ pintrest bracelet display!!Pool noodle, some dollar tree flowers, spray paint broken wooden chair leg, and the… Posted by Bailey Rhodes onFriday, June 1, 2018
47) Leg Rest
Another good use for pool noodles!Edit – the chair reclines and the pool noodle provides cushion so the bar does not hurt ankles or other parts of the leg of taller people. Posted by Hilary Gibbs onTuesday, August 11, 2020
48) Critter Crawl Out
Trying to figure out how to make a small Critter safety ramp using pool noodles in our Wild Horse water trough of course… Posted by Kelly Hyatt onSaturday, August 13, 2016
49) Changing Table Safety
by the way thanks for the idea Joy Tschoerner Taylor we now have noodle bumpers on the changing table because a certain… Posted by Malessa Johnson onWednesday, October 3, 2018
50) Hand Cushion
GENIUS!!! ๐๐ Posted by One Crazy House onSaturday, July 4, 2020
51) Pirate Ship Raft
POOL NOODLE RAFT – Awesome! Saving this for summer…https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/diy-crafts/things-for-kids-to-do-summer. Posted by Smart School House onSaturday, March 30, 2019
52) Car Race Track
POOL NOODLE RACE TRACK!http://www.ramblingsfromutopia.com/2012/04/diy-pool-noodle-race-track.htmlSave or stock up on… Posted by Tinkerlab onFriday, June 20, 2014
53) Pipe Insulation
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54) Hold Shape
Money Saving Pool Noodle ideas. I haven't tried it yet but I like where this is going. Posted by Cadillac Custom Conchos and Tack onWednesday, March 18, 2020
55) Full Car Cover
50 FREE pool noodles with every hail repair!!!We are your LOCAL Hail Experts. We can fix your car and save you moneyโ
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56) Full-Sized Lincolin Logs
Donna Swanson Shiarra Lisa Crossen Maginnis Kathy Caramanico Papp Eileen Nelson Cathy Garton Cioeta, best toy idea for Gma's house! Posted by Kim Kryka Price onSaturday, September 21, 2019
57) Fishing Hook Organzier
Life hack use a pool noodle to hold double rigs! #fishing #lifehacking #brainfood #makelifeeasier #makelifeeasy Posted by Max Moore Fishing onSaturday, November 16, 2019
58) Make Up Brush Holder
Life hack: makeup brush cleaning made easy๐–>Use a pool noodle, cut slits.. insert brush to dry๐๐โโ๏ธAgain, you're welcome ๐ Posted by Kaila Attig onTuesday, May 21, 2019
59) Fishing Pole Caddy
LIFE HACKS A pool noodle, a piece of palette and your fishing rods are as neat as Ducks in a Row. You can use this for… Posted by Do Make Sort Create onWednesday, April 5, 2017
60) Broom and Mop Holder
Posted by Get Tipsy Meg onThursday, August 15, 2019