Ideally, tobacco should be left in its original sealed tin, and stored in a cool, dry place. It's important to realize that storage in plastic bags and the like, while allowing the tobacco to "meld," will prevent the true aging process. Plastic bags are permeable to small molecules. (Water, while not a very large molecule, is polarized, and has a hard time penetrating the barrier formed by the plastic.

Leave rest of peat in the tube. Seal opened end as much as possible to avoid drying. Store in cool and dry place for no more then 1 month. See similar questions...

Chocolates should be stored out of direct sunlight in a cool environment below 68° F. A wine cellar is ideal. See similar questions...

Cool cookies thoroughly before storing them. In dry weather, store crisp cookies in a container with a loose-fitting lid. If the weather is humid, use a container that closes tightly. See similar questions...

long as the gasoline is kept in a tightly sealed container, the storage is indefinite. These gasolines contain olefinic hydroccarbons in negligible concentrations, thus their tendency to form gums and varnishes is negligible. The gasoline will not separate as its components are solvents of each other. Also, don't expose the fuel to direct sunlight as the ultraviolet rays will oxidize the lead. See similar questions...

The best way to store the pralines is in an airtight container. Aunt Sally's does not use preservatives in our pralines. For optimum flavor we suggest that the pralines are enjoyed within the first three weeks. See similar questions...

Please remember to keep your fragrance away from the window, or heat so that the ingredients are not altered. The best place it to store the fragrance is in the original box and in a cool dry area. See similar questions...

If you don't store your perfume in the proper place, it'll go off, or deteriorate and lose its scent, no matter how expensive it is. All perfumes are affected by light, heat, and air, so you need to find a place that's not affected by any of these elements. It's very tempting, with all the beautiful and fancy new perfume bottles the designers are coming out with these days, to display them in a prominent place. After all, you paid good money for them, and you want to show them off. See similar questions...

You want to get them into some kind of air tight container. Glass jars are the ideal storage container. You can also add to the life of your spices by storing them in the refrigerator. The only problem with this is out of sight, out of mind. The worst place to keep your spices is above the stove because the heat from the oven will destroy the essential oils in the spices. See similar questions...

Keep pumpkins in a cooler or a refrigerator if at all possible. Kept properly, they should last a week or more, depending on climate. Be sure the carved portions are covered with plastic wrap to keep them crisp. If the pumpkin has a lid, leave it off the pumpkin to allow air to circulate inside. This helps reduce mold. If pumpkins are stored at room temperature, they will probably only last 1 to 2 days. See similar questions...

Once you've opened the packet you need to keep them in an airtight container. Glass jars (re-cycle old chutney, mustard etc jars) are ideal as long as they are clean and dry. Do NOT keep your spices in the light - a cupboard or drawer is fine. Also store your spices away from all sources of heat - cooker, sunlight, radiator etc. Fenugreek seeds are NOT a good substitute for leaves. Think of the difference in flavour between fresh coriander (cilantro) and coriander seed. See similar questions...

When stored at 0 degrees in the freezer, either shelled meats or inshell pecans will maintain quality for two years. Under refrigeration, pecans should maintain their quality for several months. Storing pecans at room temperature is not recommended. Shelled pecans do not have to be thawed before use in recipes. See similar questions...

Use a breathable bag to prevent mildew and avoid plastic ones that trap moisture and do not offer any breathability for the comforter. See similar questions...

Saffron should be store in an airtight container and kept away from bright light and moisture. Bright light such as sunlight will bleach the color of the saffron. That is why when the Crocus flower blooms, the flower has to be picked at dawn (Sahar) before the sun shines on it. See similar questions...

Just wrap them in tissue like the rest of your ornaments to keep them from rubbing and scratching each other. See similar questions...

Our coffee is vacuum packed immediately after roasting and grinding so that you get the freshest coffee possible. Our special one-way valve bag releases the natural gases produced by roasting. Unopened, this coffee will stay fresh for one year. Once opened, coffee should be consumed within a week for optimal taste and freshness. Remember that the natural enemies of coffee are air, moisture and heat. So always store your coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. See similar questions...

Storage tips: Keep medicine in its original container, away from heat, light and moisture (don't store it in the bathroom) and out of the sight and reach of children, as well as others who may have memory problems. Store your medications and your family's medication in a safe area. See similar questions...

The best way to store posters is flat. With glassine paper in-between them. Preferably in an acid-free box. Larger posters should be stored in acid free tubes with as large a roll as possible. A cool, dry place is also important. See similar questions...

I at least double-bag mine in the large freezer bags. I use both ziploc and twist-tie. I then store the bags in a sealable plastic Rubbermaid trunk. . Keep the air out, keep them cool (cooler roomtemp is fine), but most importantly KEEP THEM DRY. Some people store in the fridge, but most of the collective experience in the newsgroups (including my own) dictates that grains will keep for at least a year when properly stored in a dry place at cool room temp. See similar questions...

Herbs should be stored in closed containers away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry area. Avoid exposure to extreme heat and humidity, or extremely cold temperatures. Herbs can vary in these ways, depending upon weather conditions at the time of growth, the soil in which the herbs are grown, and the time of year at which the herb is harvested, dried, and processed. See similar questions...