can canned items be stored in the basement
Store your jars of home canned goods in an area away from light to prevent browning. Canned goods keep best in cool temperatures. Heat is your enemy once those jars are sealed and ready to store. A cool place in your basement will preserve the quality of your canned goods. You also want to keep the area where you store your canned goods fairly dry. Moisture will rust the metal lids and screw bands.