While cooking, we have to frequently remove the lid from the pot, and it’s at this moment that we start to look for a place to put it. If you put the lid with its handle facing down, the lid will roll around, but if you put it with the handle facing up, the condensation and/or grease might stain the countertop. Next time, place the lid onto the pot’s handle, hooking it over the rim with the edge. Don’t be scared — the overall construction will be stable, even if the pot is empty.