Tool Time Tuesday...Crap Basket Update

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Happy Tuesday everyone! I did a post over 2 years ago about a pvc pipe gate I made for our dog Annie. Click HERE for that post. On the stairs, where that gate is, are baskets for each member of my family.

I call these baskets Crap Baskets. Why? because when I find things around the house that need to go upstairs, I just put all the "stuff" in their basket and then "THEY" have to bring up all their own crap...hence Crap Baskets.

Well, I purchased these baskets in Walmart over 3 years ago. I've had so many emails asking where I purchased them. They fit the stairs perfectly, but I can't seem to find this exact basket in the store any more. I was on a mission to help you find a replacement.



Here is a close up of the baskets. Each person has their name on them.


Here is today's Tool Time idea for another "basket" replacement.


Galvanized buckets with handles!! Makes it even easier to carry up their crap!! LOL


Everyone still has their own name tag.


The plastic name holders are from any office supply store. They are name badge holders for business meetings or conferences. In Walmart, they are $1.88 for 12.

Another idea for labeling them would be to use Chalkboard Paint on the front of the bucket. That way you can change up the name for any use.


Here's a cute idea for the baskets when they are empty...use them for Holiday decor. My husband's basket is usually empty, so his bucket is perfect for this idea.

Seasonal decoration...Spring Flowers!


Summer Decor...


Autumn Pumpkins...


and Christmas Trees...


The buckets are from The Tractor Supply Store for only $3.99. They have smaller ones too!


The size that fits my stairs is 5.5 quarts.


Hope this helps for a replacement for the baskets. You know I love my galvanized buckets, so I love this idea. I purchased some for my sewing room too. I'll have that post ready at some point.

Happy Tuesday,
~Karen~