Pool Noodle Hacks That Will Save You Major Time and Money

Pool noodles might seem like they have one use, but if you want to get crafty, you'll find out that these colorful styrofoam tubes can actually be used for so much more than just a fun day in the sun. Whether you're making a safe game for the kids or protecting them from dangerous table edges, there's a lot of ways to use a pool noodle. Read on to find out some of the most innovative hacks...

Lightsabers

Star Wars fans don't have to worry about their little ones fighting with real lightsabers because that could be way too dangerous, so the pool noodles allow them to stay safe while playing. Keep your kids' minds active by wrapping some black and gray duct tape on the bottom of some red and blue pool noodles. They won't need to use the Force to have a fun time with these crafty creations!

Lincoln Logs

If you dream it, you can build it! Or your kids can, either one works. Just by making some premeasured cuts into the styrofoam classics, your family can build and break and build again. You can either buy brown noodles or just spraypaint them for added fun. You can even get different colors and build a rainbow pool noodle mansion. Ready to move in!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.