![]() Here, Master Gardener Charlene Landreau shows how to build a tower out of cheap (or free!) 5-gallon plastic buckets. I love this simple idea for growing strawberries! When you run out of ground space sometimes you have to grow UP!Ī strawberry tower is a great way to grow fresh fruit in a limited space, such as on a deck or patio. See how to do it on Family Handy Man (scroll down) The plywood can be any shape, but to give it a more finished look, cut a circle slightly smaller than the diameter of the bucket. plywood in the bottom and then screwed to the wall make great multipurpose holders. Five-gallon buckets fitted with a scrap of 3/4-in. Storing hoses and cords on thin hooks or nails can cause them to crack or lose their shape. But who knew you could make an entire aquaponics system with 5 gallon buckets and pvc pipe?!? Now I have used DIY self-watering buckets to increase my garden space and you can do a lot in containers. #7 – Make Your Own 5 Gallon Bucket Aquaponics System See Food Storage Moms for tips on storing charcoal in your buckets. ![]() Linda even shares the difference between lump coal and briquettes, in case you aren’t aware of there is a difference. She has a lot of ways you can use 5 gallon buckets for homesteading and prepping but I thought this was an awesome one to share. This tip comes from my friend Linda at Food Storage Moms. #6 – Store Charcoal in Your 5 Gallon Buckets Get the full directions on Frugal Living Freedom The mice hop onto a can that has a thick layer of peanut butter all around it on the far end. At the top, there is a level landing that enters a 5-gallon bucket filled with 2 to 3 gallons of water.The incline has a thin film of peanut butter to attract them. Mice crawl up a wooden incline in search of food.Let’s look at how these cheap homemade mouse traps work to kill mice: I like that this DIY mouse/rat trap can get multiple kills without you needing to reset anything. You can take precautions to prevent them, but sometimes you need to take some BATTLE action. Rodent issues are serious on any homestead. #5 – Easy to Make Mouse Traps from 5 Gallon Buckets A 5-gallon bucket and bucket-size hole are all you need to make a simple root cellar for carrots. I love this idea because not everyone has a root cellar or refrigerator space for root veggies. Get the directions for the DIY Chicken Waterer here What you’ll need to make this DIY Waterer: #3 – DIY Chicken Waterer Out of Your 5 Gallon Buckets Spray bottle to mist your mushrooms daily. ![]() Lots of coffee grounds – about half a bucket full – whatever the size of your bucket.In this tutorial I use a 2 gallon plastic pail. Some kind of bucket or container – Typically a 5 gallon plastic pail is used.#2 – Grow Mushrooms in Your 5 Gallon Buckets Get the instructions for your Soil Sifter ![]() This is perfect for small jobs and can be made rather quickly when needed. Using nothing five gallon buckets and hardware cloth you can make a small, portable soil sifter for your compost/garden. I have found so many ideas for using 5 gallon buckets on the homestead and had to share some of my favorite ideas with you! 10 Awesome Ways to Use 5 Gallon Buckets on the Homestead And usually if I’m done using it for one task I can re-purpose it somewhere else. 5 gallon buckets on the homestead – so many uses! I have used them for everything from composting and self watering buckets to chicken nests and feeders. ![]()
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