If you want spices to last longer by them whole and grind your own with a pestel and morter or a dedicated spice grinder. I use kilner jars (
http://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/pr...e+Jars&id=8024) or equivilant for storage of a lot of my stuff. They are really for preserving but older ones need lids replacing so I just use them for lentils and such. Am sure you can get them cheaper than that link though.
I also use some tupperware containers without lids to store and stack boxes of teas.
Other than that I have the same problem, drives my gf and flatmate nuts. FAR too much kitchen stuff.