Simple Ways To Repurpose Old Garden Hoses That We Never Considered

Freshly planted trees need all the support you can give. Younglings can be damaged quite easily if they don't receive some help in their early life, and an old hose can get that job done. Looped around the trunk, hose chunks can keep a tree upright in even the strongest winds.

If your kids have a blow-up pool in the backyard — one you fill with a modest amount of hose water — you might consider draining it with an old hose. By placing one end of the hose into the pool, and another into a garden or gutter, you can drain the pool without turning the grass to mud.

Enjoying everything your garden has to offer can be a little hard on the knees — or your back. Hunched over plants with nowhere to sit, the pain starts to add up. A comfortable seat made from recycled hoses can give you some much needed support and keep a cool, rustic theme going in your garden.

Decorating your patio or porch with a few flower pots can make your home look stylish when everything is in bloom. But regular watering can leave behind a stain on the cement or wood. Place an old hose under the pots for better drainage — and no stains.

Old hoses don't always need to stay above the ground. To help keep plants watered during the summer, you can poke small holes into the old equipment and bury it beneath a flower bed. When you turn the water on, it will jet out of the holes, evenly watering the plants.

When you're going back and forth from the backyard to the kitchen, hearing the door slam over and over can get tiring — and probably isn't good for your door! Placing a section of the garden hose between the door and the frame can help stop the slamming.

Anyone with a dog and a garden knows the importance of wire fencing. It can be the only thing keeping your golden retriever out of the potatoes! The top of the fence can be sharp, however, and dangerous for any kids — or even you! A fence strung out along the wire can prevent cuts.

Backyard swing sets can keep kids entertained for hours, but parents always have some lingering fear that their son or daughter will pinch their fingers in the sliding chain links. Well, slip the garden hose around those supports to act as a barrier — no more pinched fingers!

Sudden rain can do a number on your storm drains — especially if you don't clean them regularly. In a pinch, if the water starts backing up, insert one end of a cut hose into the pooling water and watch it drain.

An outdoor mat is always a welcomed item for the household. So, instead of purchasing a costly rug from the local superstore, why not be more creative? Perfect for a pool area, a slip-proof mat made from recycled hoses will be a great conversation starter at your next cook out.

Depending on how your garden is laid out, the edges might be in dangerous when you use your weed whacker. With some old garden hoses bordering the garden, you can easily get rid of the weeds without damaging what you want to grow.

There's nothing worse than the feeling of picking up a heavy bucket with a thin handle and getting the circulation in your fingers cut off. Have an old garden hose nearby? Cut a piece a few inches in length and use it as a better grip for your thin bucket handle.

Want to make your front yard pop at night? Whether it's Christmas, another holiday, or just any old day you want to stand out, line the path up to your front door with an old hose, which you will then coat in glow-in-the-dark paint. Once dried, you'll have a lit walkway leading up to your home.

Sure, you could always get rid of an old garden hose. But what about using it as a makeshift toy for the dogs? Cut out a section and let him gnaw on it for a couple minutes. Maybe play some tug-of-war. Whatever your buddy wants!

Earwigs in the garden are bad news. But they love to live in cramped spaces — and that means hoses. While you're seeking out a more permanent fix, you can lure earwigs from your garden with a tempting hose hovel.

Chainsaw blades, axes, and really anything with a jagged blade all have one major thing in common: if you're not careful with them, you can give yourself a nasty gash. A piece of garden hose split down the middle can cover the sharp blades of any garden tool.

If you're an artsy person, you can make hoses work for you in a number of ways. Your twisted sculpture can say: I've untangled one too many garden hoses in my lifetime, but at least I can laugh about it.

Doggy bath time is a messy time, but those days are over with this nifty hack: Just cut small holes in a pool noodle and place it in a circular shape with the hose inserted into one end. Bath time stays outside, and your pooch stays happy!

Seal one end of a pool noodle, poke some holes in it, then shove a hose into the other end. When you turn the water on, it will spray through the holes, creating a fun water toy for the kids to play with — or a way to water the lawn. Conversely, a working hose stuck into a 2-liter bottle works, too!

Ever park in a cramped garage and bang your door on the wall while trying to slide out of the driver's seat? An old hose fastened belt high to the wall can act as a bumper. The edge of the door will strike the padded hose, and not the freshly plastered drywall.

This can also be accomplished with pool noodles. It's almost impossible to exit your car in the garage without nicking the edge of your door on the concrete wall, and like a garden hose, a pool noodle can work as a temporary bumper.

You're putting your ladder on the roof of your car and you hear that awful screeching sound. You stop, afraid to look at the damage, knowing you just scratched your brand new 2019 Tahoe. Should have used this pool noodle hack to protect your precious baby.

Falling asleep in a car has never been more comfortable. No more neck cramps and no more irritated skin. Slice one side of the pool noodle open and slip it over your seat belt. Then, wrap whatever plush towel or blanket you want around it and snooze away.

Great for night parties and half the price of the real deal, make any t-light candle float in the pool using slices of pool noodles. All your book club friends will be jealous thinking you spent a ton of money on your ambiance.

Make bouncing time safe again, by covering up the springs and edges of the trampoline. That way when you're bouncing around, you don't have to worry about falling onto those rusty, sharp springs. Just, you know, the rock hard ground.

Stop your little tots from closing doors by placing a small piece of pool noodle at the very top. They'll be able close the door a little bit, but you'll always be able to get in and hear them playing safely.

Say goodbye to that box in the attic filled with old extension cords. You'll never have to waste time untangling them ever again with this simple hack. Organization has never been this easy and effective.

There comes a certain time in every kid's life where they become extremely destructive. Let them get their energy out with these DIY lightsabers. They can play all day long without fear that they'll give their sibling a black eye.

The beauty about having an RV is that the seasons never confine your camping travels. Still, that doesn't mean freezing temperatures should be ignored. Placing a pool noodle around your water and sanitary lines provide the insulation needed to protect your camper.

If you're up for a real DIY project, your kids will love this pool noodle pirate ship. The best part is that you can make it as intricate or basic as you'd like. Finally, a ship that can handle the rough seas. Land ho!

While your children are playing on their pirate ship, you can join in on the fun, too. This simple DIY project will let you make a floating beverage holder for those hot summer days. Just cut three small pieces of noodles and use zip ties to secure them.

Fishing is fun until you drop your rod in the water and watch it sink to the bottom of the lake. You have two choices: dive in after it or say goodbye to ol' faithful. Or, choice number three: attach a small floaty to your rod to ensure you'll never lose your fishing gear again.

Another useful hack for every fisherman! You can use this for any piece of equipment: brooms, golf clubs, hiking sticks — you name it. You'll never stare at a cluttered garage while scratching your head again.

It's difficult to store your delicate clothing without creasing or damaging the material. A pool noodle is the perfect solution for keeping wrinkles at bay and making sure each piece of clothing is ready to wear.

Sure you can spend money on overpriced wrist rests, or you can just rummage through your garage for a free fix. Your wrists will be singing your praises.

No one likes a sad, floppy boot... no one. Keep all of your boots perky and happy by slipping a pool noodle in each of your shoes. It will keep them in pristine condition for many years to come.

Because pool noodles are very easy to cut into pieces, they are the perfect material to use as a math tutor. The various sizes are a great visual tool to help teach students about fractions. Plus, it's a different way to learn.

On those hot summer days when you're children want to go outside but it's a little too hot, just create this easy bike wash play area. All you need is PVC piping and a bunch of pool noodles. They'll have a blast while staying cool the whole time.

Need a quick squeegee? Grab an old rake or hoe from your shed and attach it to a sliver of pool noodle. It's great because you're using materials you already have and it takes all of two minutes to construct. Also, pool noodles have a close cousin that have many more unexpected uses.