Abstract: The present invention provides a bucket support device comprising: (a) a stand; (b) a vertically disposed central telescoping rod, the rod comprising a first end attached to the stand, and a second end; (c) a horizontally disposed flat support platform, the support platform comprising a bottom surface stably attached to second end of the rod, and a top surface; (d) a bucket comprising a horizontal base and vertical side walls, the bucket horizontal base stably attached to the top surface of the support platform by a bucket attachment means; and (e) a bucket attachment means.