Introduction: Simple (Hard-Sided) Ice Chest - 5 Gallon Bucket Style! W/styro-liner - Cheap & Easy

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very simple way to make a 14 can hard-sided insulated ice-chest. only cost about $5.00 total

Step 1: Watch VERY Short Instr. Video (46 Seconds Long)

Step 2: Buy Items...

1.) 5 gallon bucket w/lid ($2.48)

2.) 5 gallon bucket styrofoam liner w/lid. ($2.00)

Step 3: Assemble It...

drop in liner and add lid. that's it.

Step 4: Being Used During Power Outage

held everything i had in fridge for 2 to 3 days. note: i know this is a super simple instructable but i thought it was worth posting since these bucket ice-chests are great and super cheap. about 5 bucks for everything. if you can't find liner at home depot (they are often out or say it's an online item only) try walmart, amazon, or a paint store like sherwin williams.