The ubiquitous 5 gallon bucket can be used for lots more than just hauling stuff around! While the most obvious use for a 5-gallon bucket is to haul stuff around, the dynamic bucket need not be ...

The same Y2K nervosa dictated that 5-gallon buckets with lids would make wonderful dry food storage bins. There are other inventive uses. One was done by a girl scout troop.

Unfortunately, store-bought models can get quite expensive, so if you want to save money and get crafty, a Harbor Freight 5-gallon bucket can become a DIY filter system. Aquarium Co-Op on YouTube ...

There's a better way to grow plants in small outdoor spaces that lack natural dirt: 5-gallon drywall buckets. By Seth Porges Published: Jul 22, 2010 11:41 AM EDT. Media Platforms Design Team.