A Fix for Freezer Storage
![A Fix for Freezer Storage. Never know what's in your freezer, what to ditch and what to keep? Check out these tips.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-1.jpg)
![Fill at least one half of your freezer. This helps avoid frost.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-2.jpg)
![Designate a day of the month. Look food over for freezer burn, check expiration dates and sort through leftovers.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-3.jpg)
![Separate oversize bags into smaller, portion—or meal—-size bags to store. If you're into meal planning, label them with a day and meal.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-4.jpg)
![How to freezer sauces, soups and liquids. Allow the food to freeze flat in a freezer bag. Then stand up the frozen, flattened bags in a magazine file or other container to present the bags from slipping out.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-5.jpg)
![Instantly declutter the space. Skip bulky boxes and place frozen items directly into freezer bins. Cut out cooking directions and expiration dates and attach to the items.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-6.jpg)
![Need a more detailed tracking system? Use your phone to keep a list of what's in your freezer every time you purchase groceries.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-7.jpg)
![Do you have a bottom freezer? Use the top drawer to stash fro-yo, gelato and other frozen desserts. Hint: never stash these in the door—the open/shut cycle can cause a melt/freeze cycle.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-8.jpg)
![Label it right away. Never put something in the freezer without a note about contents and expiration. Masking tape and a Sharpie are easy, inexpensive helpers.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-9.jpg)
![How do you like to organize? What works for you may not be what works for others. Group by meal or food type (produce, baking supplies), for example.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-10.jpg)
![Group treats and baking supplies together. Keep them in a drawer, away from bulkier proteins and frozen meals.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-11.jpg)
![Not into too many freezer details? Write the contents on the inside of the freezer door or interior with a dry-erase marker.](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-12.jpg)
![Should you even freeze it? Don't if doing so would ruin it? (A good example? High-moisture-content food such as lettuce.)](/content/migrated-ge/lifestyles/images/freezer-hacks-small-13.jpg)
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