If the bulb has a flat side (tulips and some daffodils), place that side facing out towards the rim of the pot, so that the leaves will form a border for the flowers.
Hyacinth bulbs can cause skin irritation, so use gloves when handling.
There are ways to chill the bulbs, such as burying them in the ground and covering with leaves and straw. The chance of damage from mice, deer, and voles is great and requires protecting the pots with wire mesh. Also, if the bulbs freeze they will not bloom. If you live in an area where the entire winter months remain between 35-48F, you are very lucky indeed for you can just store them in a shed or garage. My solution is to chill them in the refrigerator (no apples allowed because of ethylene gas!).