There are some crazy awesome things you can do with old pool noodles. So don’t throw them away–take a look through this list and see 18 very cool possibilities!

First up, why not make a perfectly circular wreath? Don’t spend money on a foam wreath when a pool noodle will do perfectly. See the tutorial here.

2. This just might be the most brilliant hack I’ve seen yet. Cut a pool noodle the right length for a wire hanger, slit it lengthwise, and use it to hang slacks. Say goodbye to creased pant legs forever.

3. Before you start your next painting project, take a few minutes {literally} and create this genius paint brush holder with an old pool noodle. Awesome idea!

4. Got a mop bucket that’s too big to fit underneath your faucet? Fix that with a simple pool noodle hack.

5. The kids will love a backyard sprinkler tunnel this summer, and it’s easy to create.

6. Put a stop to the creases left in floppy boot tops, and cut a pool noodle to fit your boots. Just stick one in your boots when you aren’t wearing them.

7. Cub scouts rejoice! Here’s another idea for your next Raingutter Regata: pool noodle boats.

8. Make a pool noodle door stopper, and have no more slammed doors. You can also put one on the bottom of a door to stop drafts during the cold winter months.

9. Love to make cake pops? Your life will be easier with this smart idea.

10. Little Star Wars fans will love pool noodle light sabers, and you’ll love them too, because no one gets hurt!

11. This is another genius idea–quiet blocks for toddlers! Just cut up a few pool noodles in varying colors, and away they go.

12. Use pool noodles to create the ultimate blanket fort support system. The kids will love it!

13. Replace old trampoline spring safety pads with pool noodles. Genius! Check it out at A Thrifty Mom.

14. Make a very inexpensive, yet very effective stress reliever.

15. With a few pool noodles, you can make bath time a whole lot more fun!

16. Cover pieces from an old pool noodle with cute fabric and use them to store extra headbands.

17. These birch logs look completely real….but they are actually made from pool noodles! See how to make your own at Good Housekeeping.

18. Finally, dress up the pool by cutting a pool noodle into beautiful poolside luminaries. I love this idea!