There are some people in this world that just seem to be able to take something ordinary and see something extraordinary!

These are the same people who can look at say a blank canvas and see a work of art or look at a 5 gallon bucket and see a garden! When it comes to living a self-sufficient lifestyle you quickly learn what items are essential and can make your life much easier. Sometimes, it's obvious as a few good rolls of duct tape. In this case, it’s 5-gallon buckets.

Think about it. 5-gallon buckets get things done. They are the ideal size and anyone who has ever shopped at Home Depot or Lowes seem to have at least one somewhere.  If you're trying to live off-grid, you need to be as frugal, yet as productive as possible.

These buckets are super cheap, usually, less than $5.00 and you can get them free from a lot of places too, including bakery departments, car washes, and general food joints.

So let's keep reading and see what types of things can do with 5-gallon buckets?

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