Container lifting and pouring tool

A method for using a container lifting and pouring tool, comprising:

• positioning a container lifting and pouring tool against one side of a container, wherein the container lifting and pouring tool comprises a top piece, at least one connecting bar, and a bottom piece, wherein the bottom piece is connected to the top piece by at least the at least one connecting bar, wherein the container lifting and pouring tool further comprises a handle, wherein the handle is attached to a back side of the at least one connecting bar, further comprising:
• positioning a bottom piece of the container lifting and pouring tool beneath a bottom surface of the container while holding the handle of the container lifting and pouring tool, wherein the top piece of the container lifting and pouring tool is substantially simultaneously contacting a side surface of the container;
• gripping the handle of the container lifting and pouring tool while also gripping a container handle;
• lifting the container with one hand and pouring out contents inside of the container while also holding the container lifting and pouring tool to assist in tilting the container and pouring out the contents, and
• holding the handle of the container lifting and pouring tool while the container lifting and pouring tool is supporting the container and while the container is fully turned over to fully empty the contents of the container.