The Genius of the 5-Gallon Plastic Bucket

I don’t spend much time thinking about the plastic 5-gallon bucket. They exist in the background in my shop and garage, here at work, and elsewhere–literally, there are stacks and stacks of them at The Home Depot store near where I live. But then I have work to do and suddenly I find myself pressing one of these things into service. It’s kind of funny when I think about the usefulness of the 5-gallon plastic bucket. It holds everything from trash to some of my most valuable tools. Here are a few ideas from my recent work that might help prime the idea pump for you. [View in Browser]( [Popular Mechanics]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Genius of the 5-Gallon Plastic Bucket]( [The Genius of the 5-Gallon Plastic Bucket]( [The Genius of the 5-Gallon Plastic Bucket]( I don’t spend much time thinking about the plastic 5-gallon bucket. They exist in the background in my shop and garage, here at work, and elsewhere–literally, there are stacks and stacks of them at The Home Depot store near where I live. But then I have work to do and suddenly I find myself pressing one of these things into service. It’s kind of funny when I think about the usefulness of the 5-gallon plastic bucket. It holds everything from trash to some of my most valuable tools. Here are a few ideas from my recent work that might help prime the idea pump for you. I don’t spend much time thinking about the plastic 5-gallon bucket. They exist in the background in my shop and garage, here at work, and elsewhere–literally, there are stacks and stacks of them at The Home Depot store near where I live. But then I have work to do and suddenly I find myself pressing one of these things into service. It’s kind of funny when I think about the usefulness of the 5-gallon plastic bucket. It holds everything from trash to some of my most valuable tools. Here are a few ideas from my recent work that might help prime the idea pump for you. [Read More]( [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Illuminate Your Outdoor Space with These Attractive and Efficient Solar Pathway Lights]( [Illuminate Your Outdoor Space with These Attractive and Efficient Solar Pathway Lights]( A safer, more functional yard or garden starts here. [Read More]( [Aliens Are Breaking the Laws of Physics to Visit Us on Earth, New Theory Claims]( [Aliens Are Breaking the Laws of Physics to Visit Us on Earth, New Theory Claims]( If we take the mortal danger of the “Tic-Tac” UAP maneuvers literally, we need to believe that “these objects suggest a form of physics we have not yet discovered,” says one sci-fi writer. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [These Stocking Stuffer Ideas Are Great for Dads, Husbands, and Grandpas]( These Stocking Stuffer Ideas Are Great for Dads, Husbands, and Grandpas]( Don’t overlook those small, practical gifts. [Read More]( [The Handyman in Your Life Deserves Any of the Gifts on This List]( [The Handyman in Your Life Deserves Any of the Gifts on This List]( These tools, accessories, and organizers are sure to be welcome additions to their toolkit or workshop. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Get Up to 25% Off On Chainsaws from Milwaukee, Worx, and More]( [Get Up to 25% Off On Chainsaws from Milwaukee, Worx, and More]( Hop on these chainsaws deals before the weather gets frightful. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [POP Membership]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:pmpmembership@popularmechanics.com) Follow Us [Visit Popular Mechanics on Facebook]( [Visit Popular Mechanics on X formerly Twitter]( [Visit Popular Mechanics on Instagram]( [Visit Popular Mechanics on YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779