relegate them to boiling water, reheating soup, poaching eggs and other wet applications

I used my old large skillet as an ashtray for a bit on the patio for get togethers. It is now being used as water tray under a potted plant. I have not used the other ones yet but am contemplating use them as pots or something.

My father took his old non-stick skillet, took the handle off, drilled a hole in the center and then fastened the skillet to a fencepost with a rubber/washer combo and a screw and has been using it as a bird bath for at least 4 years. The birds love it and in the winter it doubles as a bird feeder. just my two cents!

edgardo60- how do you take off the handle?

I would use the nonstick pans as saucers for potted plants, and then buy some cast iron pans. They are nonstick, inexpensive, and will last forever. The only problem is that you can't do oil-free cooking with them or put them in the dishwasher.

Here's more info if you're interested:
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/cook-with-cast-iron.html

I say nevermind the whole "seasoning" process for preparing cast iron to be nonstick. My mom never did that. Just make sure to use oil when you cook.

@ witchbaby

Some pans have a hex key headed bolt on the bottom side of the panhandle. you should be able to undo it there if it is attached this way. If the pan and handle are riveted together instead, you may be out of luck.

My old pots go into the work shed... sauce pans are great for scooping out potting soil and large ones hold the oil from my moped until I can take it to autozone for proper disposal.