Although science is a creative endeavor (NRC 1996, p. 46), many students think they are not encouraged--or even allowed--to be creative in the laboratory. When students think there is only one correct way to do a lab, their creativity is inhibited. Park and Seung (2008) argue for the importance of creativity in science classrooms and for the teacher's role in enhancing students' creativity. This article describes several quick, inexpensive ways to encourage creativity and problem-solving skills in the lab. (Contains 4 figures.)