Household Hacks with 5 Gallon Buckets

Emergency Kits and Packs

Being able to prepare for emergencies is a skill that’s quite needed in these unstable times. Floods can destabilize a town’s access to communication, travel, and food supply. Fire can burn down property and can easily take out lives. Random blackout can disrupt the current flow of a town or city’s economy which can create a domino effect of problems. It’s hard to stop nature’s wrath but there is a way to make emergencies a bit more manageable.

The emergency kit is a mix of tools, rations, and other survival items that can help people get by during emergencies. Emergency kits are known to be very essential because it provides a lifeline that can give people a sense of stability or help in case of danger and emergencies. They are usually contained inside a very durable container which also needs to be lightweight and non-burnable. Which makes the 5-gallon bucket a very appealing container for emergency kits.

5 Gallon Buckets are deep and big enough to store the most essential survival tools that a person needs during emergencies. It can hold tools like hammers, cutters, and scissors that can easily help in tight situations. 5 Gallon Buckets can also carry food rations that can help in hungry situations, just remember to get a 5 Gallon Bucket that is plastic and is BPA free. 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets are also very lightweight and durable which is perfect for a tool that offers relief during emergencies. When one is prepared, emergencies don’t stand a chance.

DIY Pet Feeder

Pets are a very important part of the family. They offer kindness, companionship, and pretty much all of the funny videos online. But having pets come at a price, an expensive one. According to this pet expenses study, pets can easily shave off $5 per week on food alone. This doesn’t even include the other costs like grooming, toys, and the owner’s time. However, since pets are an awesome part of the family, there are still ways to give them the things they need within a smaller budget. Just because something is necessary doesn’t mean that it needs to be expensive.

DIY projects are great sources of cost-effective measures for pet needs. It’s also a great way for owners to pour more love into their pets by giving them something made with their 2 hands. Small containers can be turned into a toilet for their pets. Old boxes can be turned into scratching posts or teething needs, the possibilities are endless. A very good DIY Pet Project would be a DIY Pet Feeder made out of 5 Gallon Buckets. 5 Gallon Buckets are perfect as pet feeders since they are big enough and deep enough to carry a lot of pet food without having to constantly fill it up. It’s also a great way to give pets better access to their food while owners can check out feeding time in the to-do lists.

Reusable Grocery Bags or in this case, Buckets

The iconic grocery bag comes in a brown paper-like material that can carry a lot of groceries. But they are known to be very fragile, easily affected by the elements, and can be boring. Plastic grocery bags are also a thing but they are also susceptible to tearing depending on how heavy the groceries are. This is why tote bags have been very popular these days since the material does not easily tear while also being a bit more fashionable. However, tote bags need to be constantly washed since they come in contact with food. The hassle of not being able to reuse a tote bag after use can be pretty daunting in this fast-paced world. This is why some people prefer using buckets for groceries.

5 Gallon Buckets technically is perfect for carrying food items since they are big enough to carry a large variety of food items, and they don’t easily break after use. 5 Gallon BPA Free Plastic Buckets are also perfect for carrying food since they won’t have any negative effects when they come in contact with food. Also, cleaning buckets are easier compared to cleaning tote bags, since buckets don’t need to dry up.

Plant Containers

Planting has become one of America’s favorite past times. It’s a great way to chill and also a great way to become a bit more independent. Planting or in this case farming can be a great food source especially for those who want their veggies super fresh. Plants also benefit the owner with powerful nature like aesthetic (shoutout to thecottagecore people) while also providing cleaner air because of the plants. However, it’d be hard to start planting when one doesn’t have space. Plants require space for them to grow without problems and a small living space might not be comfortable for the owner and their plants.

A great way to solve this problem is to use 5 Gallon Buckets. 5 Gallon Buckets are big and deep enough to give plants the space they need to grow perfectly. 5 Gallon Buckets are also portable enough for people to carry around which means that they can be moved if ever the plant occupies too much space or needs a better space to live in.

Extra Home Toilet

Toilets are probably the most important in the house. It’s called a throne for a reason and no other place in the house can provide the amount of security and convenience. However, what’s a great way to preserve that security and convenience when there’s no throne or when the throne breaks? It’d be easy to replace the toilet but it might take some time. A great way to turn this dilemma into a solution is to turn a 5 Gallon Bucket into a portable toilet. A 5 Gallon Bucket has the perfect size, shape, and depth to make a portable toilet. It’s also easy to clean and great for reuse.

Add it to the Bucket List

With enough homemade creativity, 5 Gallon Buckets can easily become the swiss army knife that every household needs.

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