The ubiquitous 5-gallon bucket found in any workshop is useful for painting, tool storage, as a vacuum receptacle, and a lot more. Their drawback is that it's easy to run into one and knock it over.

Even if you use reusable shopping bags, there’s a good chance you have some plastic grocery bags somewhere in your home. And a large trash bag can be used for a variety of projects in your workshop.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For affordable and strong-quality tools, many people go to Harbor Freight. From power and hand tools to materials for all kinds of jobs, the ...