Never Toss An Old Pot Lid: Here's A Clever Way To Use It For Garage Storage

Do you find yourself feeling a little overwhelmed whenever you step inside your garage? This could be because, like sheds and other utilitarian home spaces, garages can often become filled up with loads of different tools, spare materials, and other items that cause them to feel cluttered and chaotic. However, before you spend money on a brand new set of racks or drawers, you may want to first consider how you can utilize materials you may already have at home to keep garage clutter organized.

For example, old pot lids often tend to be thrown out when the pot itself is no longer usable. However, the handle of the lid actually makes for a convenient storage place for items that you may otherwise struggle to find a home for. To do this, you simply need to mount an old pot lid or two onto a wall or the side of an existing cabinet, making sure that the handle is facing outward. You can then slot in anything small from a pair of scissors to tools like trowels, screwdrivers, and hand rakes, or even lesser-used utensils such as barbeque tongs. This works great with old pot lids that have pull handles because the object you are looking to store can be hung through them. However, this trick can also work with pot lids that have knobs, too. A pot lid with a knob handle can hold hanging items such as aprons or towels. So, let's dive into the essential steps for turning a simple pot lid into a satisfying garage storage solution and how you can make the most of it in your garage.

There are a few different ways to hang your pot lid so that it is handy, easy to use, and looks good in your garage. First, if the lid and the items you intend to store in its handle are relatively light, you could use a simple adhesive strip. These can be removed at any time and are less likely to damage the underlying surface. If, on the other hand, the lid is heavier and you intend to hang it on a concrete or cinder block wall, you could opt for some hardwall hangers instead. Keep in mind that some pot lids are curved, so you may also need to glue a piece of wire or wood to the back to give the hanger something to connect with if there is no convenient lip around the edge.

If you want the pot lid to look cute as well as serve a practical purpose, you could also decorate it with a layer of paint or some sweet decals that reflect the style of your garage or home. If you have more than one item to store, you could even turn an entire wall into a hanging pot lid display, placing various tools or utensils in each handle. And, if you really like the practicality of your new DIY storage solution, you could use it in other places than just the garage, too. For example, you could hang some on the side of your cabinets to add more storage to your kitchen. Alternatively, you could hang your pot lids in your shed to help keep your gardening tools organized and easy to find.