15. Organize and Store Your Batteries

It is a good idea to organize your batteries so you are able to easily locate the correct size. Proper storage is also essential. Batteries should be stored in a refridgerator or freezer to extend their life. According to Storage magazine, batteries stored a room temperature lose 2% or less of their power annually and 25% of their power if stored in a hot garage.

Gather all of the batteries in the house. Check all the drawers and don't forget to search through the garage. Once you have all of your batteries, you can store the batteries by like size. For example, have a container for size AA, a container for AAA, a container for D and so on. Each container should be labeled with the appropriate size. Use old coin purses, ziploc containers, shoe boxes, or whatever storage you may have on hand.

Another option is to store all the batteries together in a molded container designed for batteries. This can be mounted on the wall or place in a drawer or shelf. The example below was found at The Container Store.