Hull & Husk Presents
Bucket Bounty
Reuse & Share = Reward & Redeem
#bucketbounty — @hullhusk
Peruse various uses for your bucket once your pellets have been used. Submit your use for your bucket to receive free pellets and to join our #bucketbounty brigade.
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Snap 1–3 photos (or a short video).
Tell us what you made and any tips.
Upload via the form (QR below) or post on social with #BucketBounty and tag @hullhusk.
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Monthly winners: free pellets + feature on our site.
Standout builds may receive bonus gear.
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Keep it safe; no pressure/flammable uses; no children’s ride/swing devices.
You grant us permission to feature your submission (photo credit included).
Second Life Bucket:
Why Reuse your bucket?
Our 5-gallon buckets are tough, resealable, and built to work long after the pellets are gone. Reusing extends product life, cuts waste, and saves you money.
Reuse Ideas (by category)
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Self-watering planter (inner bucket with holes + outer reservoir)
Deep planters: potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, herbs
Compost collector / bokashi bin
Vermicompost (worm) bin
Compost-tea or fertilizer-tea brewer (add aerator)
Rainwater catchment micro-tank (with spigot kit)
Drip-irrigation reservoir / gravity feed
Soil-mixing tub & amendment caddy
Bulb/tuber storage (with ventilation holes)
Seed-starting station with dome lid
Leaf mold maker (hole the sides; keep damp)
Garden tool caddy (bucket apron/organizer)
Hose reel (wrap around bucket)
Bird seed / pet feed storage (food-safe only)
Chicken feeder (port or tube-style)
Poultry nipple waterer (winterize if needed)
Nesting box for hens (side entrance)
Beekeeping syrup feeder (food-safe; screened lid)
Aquaponic swirl filter / solids trap
Small pond filter housing
Tree-watering slow release (pin-hole at base)
Sand or gravel weight for tarps/greenhouse
Patio umbrella/stanchion weight (fill with concrete)
Garden kneeler/seat with padded lid
Tool sterilization dip (bleach/water, label clearly)
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Car-wash bucket with grit guard
Shop-vac pre-separator (“Thien” baffle enclosure)
Hardware sorter (stackable inner trays)
Extension-cord or rope reel
Paint station (strainer + liner)
Parts washer (citrus cleaner; keep covered)
Spill kit (absorbent, gloves, bags)
Firewood/kindling tote
Rag dispenser (crosscut lid)
Dehumidifier bucket (rock salt + perforated inner)
Ice bucket / drink cooler (non-food-safe ok for cans)
Laundry sorter / toy bin
Seasonal décor storage
Floor-mop wringer (add roller bar)
Step-stool/seat (rated lid only)
Pet-wash station (elevated soak)
Ash bucket for cold ash only (metal liner best)
Scent-containment bin for hunting gear
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Bulk dry goods: flour, rice, beans, coffee
Brining bucket (turkey, pork)
Fermentation: kraut/kimchi (airlock lid)
Pickling crock / olive cure
Homebrew fermenter (with grommeted airlock)
Emergency water storage
Camp pantry (gamma-seal lid + divider trays)
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Dry box (liner + gamma lid)
Camp sink/hand-wash station (spigot + soap caddy)
Solar shower (black bucket + shower head)
Bait/maggot/minnow bucket (aerator lid)
Deck storage for lines/fenders
Sand/water fire-safety bucket
Portable seat with cushion
Anchor weight mold (fill with concrete; cast eye bolt)
Game/fish cleaning station (board on lid, liner inside)
Field-dressing waste bin (double-bag, sealable)
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Concrete/mortar mixing tub
Tile-soak/cleanup bucket
Drywall mud bucket (with liner)
Tool bucket with holster apron
Ladder ballast (sand)
Measuring bucket (mark quart/liter lines)
Portable sawdust collector/cyclone pre-filter
Mobile caster dolly (bucket dolly for moving heavy loads)
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Feed storage & scoop (food-safe)
Gravity calf/lamb feeder (nipple kit)
Hoof-soak or wash tub
Grooming kit caddy
Salt/mineral lick cover
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Go-kit container (first aid, tools, blankets)
Sanitation kit / emergency toilet (seat + liners + gel)
Sand bucket for fireplace/extinguisher backup
Blackout kit (flashlights, batteries, candles)
Water-haul bucket (with sealed lid)
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Tie-dye or dye vat
Drum/percussion instrument for kids
Yarn/cord dispenser (center-pull lid)
Mosaic or planter art project
Classroom science: worm habitat/seed experiments
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In-store display planter or merch riser
Donation drive bin (food, toys, pet supplies)
Community garden/urban farm donation
Recycle responsibly when its working life ends (#2 HDPE)
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Trash Can
PBDT (Jumbo)
Safety & Prep
Food vs. non-food uses: Only store food or water if the bucket is clearly food-safe (HDPE “2” + food-contact symbol). H&H Buckets are safe, once cleaned.
Clean & deodorize: Hot water + mild soap → rinse → 1 tbsp baking soda per gallon overnight if odors remain. Air-dry fully.
Ash caution: Only store completely cold ash. If unsure, don’t use the bucket for ash.
Modding tips: Pre-drill before adding screws; deburr holes; add a gasketed/gamma-seal lid for water-tight uses.
Load & stability: Don’t stand on a bucket unless the lid is rated as a seat/step. Keep away from children.
No pressure/heat: Never use as a pressure vessel, fuel container, or near open flame.







