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New Product Alert: 5 Ltr Bucket with Retractable Spout

We are always working on new products that meet customer needs and the new bucket with spout is the latest.
H&O is pleased to announce the addition of a new product to its range of containers. The brand new 5L Black Plastic Bucket with Pull Out Spout was developed to meet the… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/new-product-alert-5-ltr-bucket-with-retractable-spout/

Seven steps to create your own Christmas tree stand.

Did you know you can make a great looking and sturdy stand for your real tree from a plastic bucket?
It’s here! Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to make a start on the never ending list of preparations, if you haven't already. It’s always… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/seven-steps-to-create-your-own-christmas-tree-stand./

Christmas office party cocktail buckets

If you've not already planned your Christmas office party, here's some novel ideas.
The Christmas season approaches, with all the revelry and festive cheer that it is likely to bring.  Tra la la la, la la la… ouch… as we welcome 2015 with… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/christmas-office-party-cocktail-buckets/

Choosing and using charity collection buckets

If you run a charity, one of the best and easiest ways to raise money is with a collection. And for a collection, you need a bucket!
Getting out and about in the community you live, work and support is a brilliant way to improve the profile of your charity, engage members of the public, and raise vital funds… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/choosing-and-using-charity-collection-buckets/

Making trick or treat buckets

Make your bucket that little bit more spooky this halloween with our quick tips.
It’s that ghoulish time of year, more spooky than Captain Spooky, of the Good Ship Spooky.  For some kids Halloween is almost more fun than Christmas these days, as… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/making-trick-or-treat-buckets/

What makes the best bait bucket?

Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in this country, so no wonder people put so much emphasis on using the right equipment...and that should extend to your bait bucket too!
Picture the scene:  There’s a tranquil English river and you, a keen fisherman, are sat upon its bank.  Beside you sits your wrap of spam sandwiches and a thermos of tea.  Your… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/what-makes-the-best-bait-bucket/

Buying the right bucket for the job

A bucket is a bucket is a bucket... right? No, not at all. Very, very wrong.
As many as there are uses that you can conjure for a bucket (and boy have we thought of a few, here at H&O), then there will be a bucket to suit that requirement. … http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/buying-the-right-bucket-for-the-job/

5 Gardening Uses for Plastic Buckets

Spring forth into your garden with our handy tips on getting the most out of your buckets!
To quote the name of a rather famous 1980s Scottish pop combo, this winter has been wet, wet and yes… wet.  The endless rain seemed to dampen the very spirits of… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/5-gardening-uses-for-plastic-buckets/

FLASH SALE - 3.5 litre buckets with lids. Now just 19p!

Owing to an export overrun, we now have 10000 3.5 litre buckets we need to sell immediately.
Due to a recent export overrun, H&O Plastics have a surplus of 10000 3.5 litre buckets with lids, that we need to shift as soon as possible. This is a trade only sale and… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/flash-sale-3.5-litre-buckets-with-lids.-just-25p/

Plastic buckets vs metal buckets

Of course we're going to say this but plastic really is better than metal!
Of course at H&O we are well aware there are choices – many choices - when it comes to choosing buckets and containers.  In terms of material, for instance, for… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/plastic-buckets-vs-metal-buckets1/

Festive Uses for Plastic Buckets

Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways our plastic buckets can help you out this Christmas.
As it’s the season of goodwill, here at H&O we thought we would provide you with some innovative and interesting ideas for using your plastic buckets. … http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/festive-uses-for-plastic-buckets1/

10 steps for turning a bucket into a Christmas tree stand

It's time to get the Christmas tree up. So what's the best container to pot the tree in?
Finally, the Christmas season is upon us, with all its associated tacky tinsel and expensive baubles.  And it’s around this time of year (probably on the day you… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/10-steps-for-turning-a-bucket-into-a-christmas-tree-stand/

5 autumn garden uses for plastic buckets

More seasonal garden ideas for the ubiquitous plastic bucket.
Within these very pages of the H&O website, we have provided all manner of uses for the plastic bucket and some of these have been seasonally-related, usually summer.  So… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/5-autumn-garden-uses-for-plastic-buckets/

The H&O guide to Homebrewing - Part 3

Part 3 of our invaluable guide to brewing your own beer. Don't start fermenting without it!
Hello and welcome to the third and final part of the H&O Plastics guide to brewing your own beer. In the first two instalments, we looked at the equipment and ingredients… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/the-hando-guide-to-homebrewing-part-3/

Using plastic buckets to grow veg

Home-growing fruit and vegetables is more popular than ever, but not everybody has an orchard of space in their back garden. Don't despair - plastic buckets to the rescue once more!
Unless you have been recently living under a rock, you will be aware of the massive up-swell of interest in the home growing of fruit and veg.  In fact, there’s little chance… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/using-plastic-buckets-to-grow-veg/

Strong plastic buckets - construction and uses

An overview of the uses and construction details of our heavy duty range plastic buckets.
As you will see from H&O’s wide range of plastic (and metal) containers, we have the size, capacity and materials for every occasion.  Over the years we have offered a… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/strong-plastic-buckets-construction-and-uses/

How to choose a plastic buckets and pails supplier

For those looking for a future supplier of plastic buckets, a simple checklist of what to consider
If you're in the market for plastic buckets and pails there are several things to take into consideration to make sure you choose both the right product and supplier. Cost… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-plastic-buckets-and-pails-supplier/

Camouflage fishing bait buckets

The latest addition to the fishing enthusiast's arsenal!
Here at H&O we have uncovered some fantastic uses for plastic buckets and containers over the years - from making drums to trapping wasps; from winter lanterns to… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/camouflage-fishing-bait-buckets/

Summer uses for plastic buckets

We've discussed many times how the ubiquitous plastic bucket comes into its own as a gardening tool in spring and summer. But its myriad benefits don't end there.
Believe it or not, that big, round, orange thing in the sky really is the sun and yes, we are drifting inexorably towards the warmer months of the year.  For many, these are… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/summer-uses-for-plastic-buckets/

Plastic lidded buckets tidy your playroom.

Kids don't quite have the same need for a tidy environment as us boring grown ups so getting them to clear up can be a task in itself. Here's how to make it nice and easy for them.
Kids, they can’t help but make mess. Playing is one of the most important parts of growing up, but can turn a clean, organised house in to a disaster zone. If you have… http://www.ho-plastics.co.uk/blog/plastic-lidded-buckets-tidy-your-playroom/

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