The Easy Pool Noodle Hack That Makes Watering Your Garden A Breeze

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As the weather warms up, the task of watering your garden begins to take more time and can feel like a chore. Sprinklers are such a convenient and simple way to make the process a breeze, but they're not cheap. Instead, why not DIY an affordable sprinkler system with a simple pool noodle and tools you already have at home? The idea for this clever hack is to place a foam pool noodle at the end of a garden hose to turn it into a sprinkler. Before turning on the water, you'll poke some holes throughout the pool noodle to allow small jets of water to escape, sprinkling water all over your garden.

To do this hack, you need a hollow pool noodle. For example, these Fix Find Pool Swim Noodles will work wonders because they have a hollow interior that goes from one end to the other, like a straw. If you're worried about buying a whole pack of noodles just for this one DIY, don't worry. There are tons of other clever pool noodle hacks that make it easy to keep your home clean and organized. You can even use pool noodle hacks in your closet. 

To make a DIY sprinkler out of a swim noodle, you'll only need a few tools and supplies. First, make sure that you're working with a garden hose without a complicated and bulky nozzle. Instead, you'll want to work directly with a watering hose pipe or a narrow, classic nozzle that can fit inside the pool noodle. In addition, you'll need a screwdriver to poke holes through the noodle and a few zip ties for a tight and secure fit. 

To do this DIY, start by making holes throughout your pool noodle by poking a screwdriver through the foam. Start with six to eight holes throughout, knowing that you can add more down the line. Alternate sides so that the water will come splashing on both sides of the pool noodle. Once you're done, simply plug your gardening hose into one end of the pool noodle. If the fit between the hose and the noodle is a bit loose, add a zip tie around it to secure it tightly. 

To increase the pressure of the jets coming out of the DIY sprinkler, you can close the other end of the pool noodle to prevent water from flowing out. To do this, cut a small section of foam from the end of the pool noodle using a knife, and break it down into smaller bits. Stick one of these bits into the end of the pool noodle, and add a zip tie around it to secure it in place. Now, the water will only be able to escape the pool noodle through the small holes, which will make the water spout out much faster, like a regular water sprinkler. 

Place your new DIY sprinkler into your garden, turn on the water, and watch it do all the work. You can even use this to water your raised garden beds or in the backyard for kids to play and cool off on a hot summer day.