I have a lot of garlic that is still fresh. How can I preserve it easily so that it can be used for a variety of uses later? 
Generally, it's Braided and then hung to dry, but I'm not sure if you mean that it's as fresh as that.     It will keep several months in a cool, dry, dark place if you keep the bulbs whole, though.   If you don't have a cellar, a seldom used interior closet would work well. 