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Step 1
Coil a 50 ft. or 100 ft. extension cord in a 5-gallon bucket. Cut a hole near the bottom of the bucket large enough to accommodate the plug end of the cord. Pull the cord out to the length needed and coil it back up when finished.
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Step 2
Fill a 5-gallon bucket halfway with gravel and sand and insert the base of the Christmas trees. Continue filling the bucket and then add water to keep the tree fresh.
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Step 3
Create a mini-garden in a 5-gallon plastic bucket. Grow flowers or vegetables in the perfect-sized garden for an apartment or condo balcony.
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Step 4
Make a shallow pan for cleaning saw blades in turpentine or acetone. Cut the bottom 2 inches off a straight-sided 5-gallon bucket. Use the bucket's lid to cover the pan. Wear rubber gloves and use a stick to lift the blades after soaking.
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Step 5
Use a large metal bucket as a lobster pot in a pinch. Use tongs and pot holders, and let the bucket cool before handling it.
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Step 6
Avoid drops and spills while painting on a ladder or scaffolding. Place the can of paint and the brush in a larger bucket. Use paint-can hooks to hang the larger bucket and the brush.
