a accessory container attachment for a paint can comprising an inexpensive plastic paint can caddy having a substantially rectangular container housing with multi - compartments adapted to fit securely to a paint can . the substantially rectangular container housing having one side thereof curved to conform to the curvature of the paint can , and attached thereto is a detachable strap member used in combination with a slot extending downwardly in the curved side for detachably securing the housing to a paint can . a plurality of various - shaped extrusions may be molded into compartments on the side walls of the housing to hold accessories such as a paintbrush , paint can top , small and tools , measuring tape and the like .