7 Creative DIY Ways to Reuse a 5-Gallon Bucket

What do you do with an extra 5 gallon bucket? Once its contents are gone, its usefulness is only beginning. That’s because there are so many practical ways to reuse a bucket. Whether you use it to help you complete your next remodeling project, upcycle it into a safe toy for toddlers, or even create your own off-the-grid small appliance, your ingenuity will keep another heavy duty bucket out of the landfill and might just save you a few bucks to boot. Flip through to see our favorite uses for an extra 5 gallon bucket.