Organize Your Refrigerator for the Holiday Season

“Don’t block fridge air vents with large items,” says Larry Ciufo, who oversees CR’s refrigerator testing. “It can make the items freeze and cause other parts of your fridge to run too hot.”

Pro tip: “If you’re short on refrigerator space on the big day, a cooler can supply the extra storage you need,” says Kathi Lipp, a home expert and author. “In very cold areas, a cooler outside your home can help keep even perishables fresh. In warmer climates, use it for drinks to leave more room in the fridge for other holiday meal items.”

Here’s where to store holiday foods.