Upcycle An Old Pot Lid Into A Simple Towel Storage Solution

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If you consider your hand or dish towels constant eyesores, then take a look at this cute DIY that upcycles old pot lids into charming, decorative hangers. All you need is a spare pot lid. If you don't have one, try asking neighbors if they have any they'd like to get rid of or check sites like Facebook Marketplace for people getting rid of old kitchenware. So let's explore how you can do this in your own home.

For one, this clever DIY can repurpose any pot lid – no matter the shape or the size. What's more, whether the lid has a handle or a knob, either should work well for your new towel hanger. With a lid handle, you can thread the towel through its opening, and if a knob, you can just drape the towel over like a hook.

Further, unless your pot lid is the type where the handle or knob is one with the lid, like a vintage enamel lid with no screws, you can even change the look of your DIY by replacing the hardware. A pot lid's handle or knob is held together typically with one screw or two, which allows you to replace broken parts, or in this case, update the handle or knob for a new design. For example, you can switch out a basic black knob with a wood-grain handle for under $10.

The first step of this upcycling DIY is to clean the pot lid. This is important; not only because you don't want to be staring at a grimy lid on the wall or side of your cabinet, but also in case you want to decorate your new accessory before you hang it up. To mount your new hanger, there are a few ways to do this.

If your lid has a decent-sized lip around the outside, you could likely place a simple adhesive hook onto the wall and hang the pot's lip over the hook. This is helpful if you're not sold on the placement, as the adhesive strip can be taken down (without leaving wall damage) for you to try a new spot. If, however, your lid doesn't have a lip, you'll need to add something to it that'll allow it to hang on a hook or nail. At The Apple Street Cottage, for example, the DIYers there use some heavy-duty glue to stick a paper clip onto the back of their lid, thus creating a loop for the pot to hang from.

Alternatively, you could adhere a length of wire or wood across the back of the lid (similar to a picture frame) and hang it that way. (This works well for curved lids.) Once the lid is mounted, you're done. You can then place your towel on the knob or through the handle, for a fun way to keep towels organized, while also preventing your towels from falling on the floor. (Read about a space-saving storage hack that solves dish towel clutter.)