The ubiquitous 5 gallon bucket can be used for lots more than just hauling stuff around! While the most obvious use for a 5-gallon bucket is to haul stuff around, the dynamic bucket need not be ...

Now Gamma has a snap on adapter that allows you to put a lid on any 3.5 to 7 gallon bucket. Just snap it on, spin on the lid and you've got an easy-opening, inexpensive, spill-proof container.

Harbor Freight's 5-gallon bucket is for more than just carrying tools and holding materials. ... Use a Harbor Freight bucket lid or a piece of flexible material to create a slide-like shape inside.

They used 5-gallon buckets with snap-on lids to make "sit upons." With a couple of vinyl tablecloths, some holofil material and glue, they created decorative padded seat covers for their buckets.