Some things are simply better left at room temperature.
Most varieties should last three weeks.
To get the most nutritional benefits from bananas, it’s best to keep them out of the fridge.
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Bread
The refrigerator dries bread out fast.
Instead, keep what you’ll eat within four days at room temperature andfreeze the rest.
Just keep onions away from potatoes, which emit moisture and gases that can cause onions to rot.
Garlic
“Garlic should be stored in a cool, dry area,” says Dr. Li.
“In the fridge, garlic gets soft and dries out, causing it to start sprouting.”
Garlic will do well in the pantry for about two months.Store garlicloose so that air can move around it.
Batteries
Stash batteries in a drawer at room temperature.
Extreme cold (or heat) can diminish performance.
To speed ripening, store them in a paper bag.
Once ripe, they’ll last for about three days.
“Coffee beans should be storedin anairtight containerin a cool, dark place.”
Nail Polish
Keeping nail polish in the fridge can cause it to thicken.
Store nail polish at room temperature away from direct sunlight to help it last as long as possible.
