I get more use out of those buckets than I ever could have imagined, they are actually stronger than the orange pails from HD and they make good stools. I have one that is full of tow chains and rope and others full of small parts. They come with lids and will stack easily. I have a lot of expensive specialized tools around the garage that cost a lot of $$$...these buckets are cheap and far more versatile. Get some, you'll like them!

 

I get some from my BIL in VA. They are handy. Been trying to use up my joint compound buckets.

 

I didn't take any chances and braced mine. Made sure the doors fit good first and then braced it with 3/4 inch tubing. Won't know if it did any good till spring time.

 

What if you don't have any cats?

 

Use it for floor dry!

 

You know the wife stopped buying litter in those nice buckets for our cats, now she gets it in a box. Cardboard just doesn't work the same! I was thinking that I could go to the local pet supply store and post a note over the litter display offering to buy any empty buckets for $1.00 each...I think that there may be a bunch of "crazy cat ladies" out there who would be happy to cash in on their excess buckets. These yellow buckets are so durable that I have been doing pretty well with my current supply though.

 

Abe, it can also be used for traction aid in your neck of the woods.

 

I could use it to soak up the oil my 54 leaks onto my garage floor! LOL