Here's a Brilliantly Simple Way to Organize the Food Container Lids Taking Over Your Cabinets

You likely have spots in your kitchen for pots, glasses, and plates, but when it comes to food containers, organization gets complicated. Maybe you let them float loose in a giant bin, or tuck them into any free corner you can find in your cabinets. Either way, finding a matching lid for your bottom half may take longer than it should when it finally comes time to store your leftovers.

Luckily, there's a better way. This simple organizer spotted by Food & Wine keeps storage lids separated by size, saving you minutes otherwise spent tearing apart your kitchen.

The Linus Lid Organizer has three compartments: one for up to 12 large lids, and two for up to 13 small lids each. The lightweight plastic item covers an area of 11 inches by 7.5 inches, which means it can fit in your cabinets, on your counter, or on top of your fridge without taking up too much space. And at just $15, it's worth the price—especially if you end up buying a new set of storage containers every year when you misplace one too many lids.

You can purchase the Linus Lid Organizer online from the Container Store. For more kitchen organization hacks, check out our list of ways to keep the space beneath your sink neat and tidy.