I know there's a room above this floor. How do I get there

Hint 1 of 13:

The closet/elevator will help. But there's no peg to pull.

Hint 2 of 13:

Pull a peg. Watch what happens CAREFULLY when you do.

Hint 3 of 13:

The elevator doesn't move until you let go.

Hint 4 of 13:

You can stand on top of the elevator.

Hint 5 of 13:

So, if it goes to the second floor, you'll be on the third.

Hint 6 of 13:

You need something that will hold the peg & then let go of it.

Hint 7 of 13:

You can't be in 2 places at once.

Hint 8 of 13:

The bucket will make a great timer.

Hint 9 of 13:

Did you notice that it's rusty?

Hint 10 of 13:

If you fill it with water, it will leak.

Hint 11 of 13:

Go to the pond, fill it, & hang it on the third peg.

Hint 12 of 13:

Now, stand on top of the elevator. Open the door once it..