Never Lose Your TV Remote Again With A Simple Pool Noodle Hack

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Relaxing on the sofa to enjoy your favorite movie or TV show should be a stress-free activity. However, it can quickly take a turn for the worse when you reach over for your remote only to discover that it's not where you last left it. When this occurs, you're likely to find that the device slipped down between your sofa cushions. Luckily, you can use a simple pool noodle hack to ensure you never lose your remote this way again. All you have to do is cut a pool noodle down to the same length as your TV remote, slice a slit in it, and slip your remote right in the middle. This adds just enough bulky width to the device to prevent it from slipping into the narrow gaps between your sofa cushions — plus this can serve as a good time to remember to clean your remote.

This brightly-colored remote holder, like other DIY remote holders, will also make it easier to spot the device anywhere in your home. Typically, remotes are black, grey, or white — shades that can easily blend in with any similarly colored furniture or decor. All you have to do is use a pool noodle in a shade that stands out against your home's color scheme to ensure it quickly catches your eye.

You only have to cut your pool noodle twice in order to create your remote holder. You can place your remote next to the foam water toy and simply cut above and below it to ensure your holder is the proper size without even having to use a traditional measuring tool. Depending on the width of your remote, you may need to make the opening in the middle of the pool noodle smaller or larger.

If you find you aren't fond of the way the exposed foam looks around your device, you can always cover it with fabric in a color or pattern that looks great against your home's color scheme. Just remember to avoid using a shade that blends in with the surrounding colors so it isn't difficult to locate your remote. Cut the fabric to size and use a low-temperature glue gun to attach it to the foam remote holder. When you're done, consider where in your living room you'd like to store your remote, as well as any other remotes you might have — whether that's inside of a basket or even perhaps inside a container like the LYDWOO8D Remote Control Holder.