And what about THIS?

http://carothrift.blogspot.com/2009/09/so-i-was-out-again-last-night.html

This was in the trash a few months ago. I picked it up, not knowing exactly what I'd do with it.

Then when we started our kitchen renos, it hit me...

Cut it in half and use it on the side of the cupboards, on each side of the kitchen window, as spice racks. This way my spices are ALWAYS on hand (and I use them a LOT more since!)

Really, this was so simple, cost NOTHING and is SOOO practical!!