H&O are pleased to announce a new addition to our product range. Our new pelican pump products are ideal for use in a range of scenarios around your home and business. What is a pelican pump? A pelican pump is a pump that’s designed to fit into a plastic container and dispense a certain amount […]
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Checklist: Plan the perfect bank holiday camping trip
The Spring bank holiday is almost upon us and what better way to spend it that getting back to nature with the ones you love. The end of May is a fantastic time for a staycation camping holiday. Early forecasts suggest the weekend weather will be good across large parts of the country and, perhaps […]
Read more...Top tips for having a fun (and safe) bonfire night
It’s a special time of year when the night sky lights up with colourful fireworks and the air is thick with the smell of bonfires. With bonfire night falling on a Saturday, the celebrations are going to consider all weekend long. It’s the most loved (and probably the only) celebration of a foiled assassination plot. […]
Read more...This Reddit user is convincing everyone to buy buckets
And we think he makes a pretty good argument. One Reddit user was so pleased with his bucket purchase that he took to the social network site, and crafted an elegant argument for why everybody should keep one close at hand. In a discussion about what unexpected domestic items ended up being the most useful, […]
Read more...DIY homemade wet wipes for cleaning
2016 is finally here and if your New Year’s Resolution was to save money this year then we have a fantastic project for you – homemade wet cleaning wipes. These wipes are great for quick cleaning jobs in the home, in the car, and just about anywhere else. But if you buy them from the […]
Read more...The 12 buckets of Christmas
Are you excited yet? There’s officially twelve days until Christmas and a lot of people are already feeling the buzz that comes around this time of year. Well, the children are at least. For the rest of us though, those Christmas stresses are setting in. What are you going to wear to the Christmas party? […]
Read more...Bonfire night safety tips
It’s bonfire night tomorrow! And the festivities will likely continue all weekend long. Everybody loves bonfire night. It’s the most loved (and probably the only) celebration of a foiled assassination plot in the world. But bonfire night is only fun if it’s enjoyed safely. You have to remember to take the proper precautions before throwing […]
Read more...Brew your own Oktoberfest beer and enjoy all year round
October is upon us and we’re asking what does October mean to you? We asked around the H&O office and to a lot of people October is a month of planning. There’s lots of cold weather ahead as well as a number of celebrations on the horizon. Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas – all of […]
Read more...Top 4 garden activities in summer 2015
Summer is well and truly here. Already this month, we’ve seen the hottest July day in recorded history and some pretty spectacular thunderstorms. With the extreme weather set to continue we thought we’d give you some fun ideas to keep busy in the garden this summer. Bucket water fights The humble water fight is an […]
Read more...Summer garden projects for you and the family
Although it may not feel like it in many parts of the country (especially in Liverpool), summer is here! The summer solstice has been and gone and, like us you are probably looking for a project or two to keep you (and the kids) entertained over those long summer days. We’ve come up with a […]
Read more...Bucket storage ideas – DIY vertical bucket racks
Modern life is short on space but big on ideas – just like us at H&O Plastics. Houses seem to be getting smaller every year. Many modern families, particularly those living in cities, are living in small flats or apartments with very limited space. But we all have stuff that we need to store, so […]
Read more...Cleaning plastic buckets using natural materials
Growing up, we at H&O were always taught that a clean bucket is a happy bucket (we really do eat, breath and sleep buckets). No matter what you are using a bucket for, good practice dictates that you keep it clean and ready to go. This is especially true if you are using a bucket […]
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