DIY Free Storage Solution for All Those Food Storage Container Lids!

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by Borei Design
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How to finally get all those storage lids under control using an upcycled container.
I don't know about you guys but I'm always losing and finding all those storage lids for food containers shoved here there and everywhere.
When I found this box I knew it would be perfect to tame the mess but who wants to keep clean lids in a dusty old box?


(Note: if you are unable to find a box with an opening you like, you can simply cut your own opening on the side of a square box using a box cutter)
I found the solution laying at the bottom of my pantry, a roll of Contact paper (peel and stick shelf liner paper). Contact paper has a plastic coating that can be wiped clean. If you don't have on hand, you can pick it up in many different prints at most dollar stores for a mere dollar or two.
I covered the entire box (inside and out) and sealed each seam and corner with heavy duty box tape.
Now I can keep them all in once place and easily flip through them to find the one I need! Yaaaay! FINALLY!


For more easy, organization solutions be sure to check out the organization section on my blog using the link below and happy crafting! :)
Suggested materials:
  • Cardboard Box   (Recycle Bin)
  • Contact Paper   (Dollar Store)
  • Packing/Box Tape   (Dollar Store)
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  • Bonnie Bonnie on Sep 21, 2017

    Looks good, but when u r limited on space, where do u put the box to where it looks good? 😏

  • MYR28643221 MYR28643221 on Sep 21, 2017

    OK GREAT THERE IS STORAGE FOR THE LEADS BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER PART WHERE IS THE MAIN PART?

  • Rita Rita on Mar 04, 2021

    Idea...How about perm marker each lid & matching bottom a #

    then, it’s easy to find the match?

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  • Mary Quintana Mary Quintana on Jul 27, 2023

    Yes, this is a great idea. I have open metal shelving in the garage so a great way to organize all the lids. May need two other boxes for the containers but I'd separate by size. Small & medium in one box and large in the other box. Thanks for the tip!

  • Jan Moore Jan Moore on Nov 23, 2023

    I have an older kitchen, 1974, and the cabinets are shallow. I purchased a glass storage set for leftovers and the lids were just sliding all over the place. I was unable to find anything to corral them. I bought one of those Christmas disposable baking pans, 9" X 13", and cut it in half lengthwise. I then overlapped them to the right depth and taped them together. by putting the over piece in front you can't tell it had been cut.

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