Summer is fast approaching, and that means we find ways to stay cool in the heat. And with growing concern about high energy bills, a lot of us are looking for budget-friendly ways to make the hot weather bearable.

Luckily, one mum has come up with a genius solution to help us beat the heat - and you’ll be glad to hear it only costs $2.



According to Kayla, the mum, you can turn a pool noodle from Kmart into a makeshift sprinkler!

While gardeners and those passionate about having a lush lawn can also use this tip to water a larger area in one go, it doesn’t have to be relegated to the yard!

In a video she posted online, Kayla showed how you can use the DIY sprinkler to create a cool water play area for everyone to enjoy.

'Cut a section off the end and cut that section into pieces so you can stuff some in one end to block the hole,' she said.



'Use a cable tie to tie off the end (use your muscles and make sure it's tight!). Use a screwdriver or something else long and stabby to put holes along the top. Then push the hose at the end that's not blocked and put another cable tie around that end. Turn on the tap and let the kids free!' She said in her post.

Kayla warned not to put too many holes in the pool noodle or make it too long. This is because it will impact the water pressure that comes from the hose and means you won't get those large water shoots that make sprinklers so fun.



She added that another version of this trick she's seen on social media uses tape instead of cable ties, so that's an option if you don't have any cable ties at home.

And if you’re wondering why the pool noodle in her video starts off red and ends up yellow - that’s because Kayla went through a trial and error while making the DIY and passed on her advice so we don’t make the same mistake.



Kayla’s followers loved the idea and saved the video for future reference.

One user commented, ‘This is such a good idea! Saving it for our summers in QLD.’

‘Genius! Definitely borrowing this idea!’ Another commenter said.

‘Love this idea. We definitely need one,’ a follower also wrote.

If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to break up the summer heat and beat the energy bills, then why not give this DIY a try? If you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh this summer, you can check this article to find some season-inspired outfits.


With this easy, cheap, and fun trick, you’ll get to spend every moment having fun with your family. Best of all, you’ll feel good knowing you saved your dollars and still had a blast.

Do you have any tips or tricks to share about staying cool and refreshed over the summer? Share yours in the comments below!