Household hacks that work

[Twostep]

Or, with the bigger jars w/too tight of a lid....to open it, tilt it almost upside down. Tap the lid w/the end of a fairly sturdy knife all the way around. This should loosen it enough for it to come off easier.

I prefer The Southern Mating Call - honey!!!!

 

[Babs2u]

If anyone has some tips for wearing in new shoes I am all ears.

My wife bought some really nice leather shoes but the backs of the shoes rub hard against my ankles.

I have heard of wearing two pairs of socks but any other methods?

Not sure you want to try this but I once got caught in a rainstorm with new shoes. After squishing around in them for some time they learned to conform.

 

[Babs2u]

Or, with the bigger jars w/too tight of a lid....to open it, tilt it almost upside down. Tap the lid w/the end of a fairly sturdy knife all the way around. This should loosen it enough for it to come off easier.

I do that plus use a gadget and hunk of rubbery material but my housemate simply whacks the bottom of the jar with his palm.

 

[dobielvr]

I do that plus use a gadget and hunk of rubbery material but my housemate simply whacks the bottom of the jar with his palm.

Yes, to all of that. Those rubbery grips are genius. Who woulda thunk...

 

[Twostep]

I use cup size canning jars without shoulders and screw tops for freezing everything from chess to salsa and sausage. Portioned, no need to use another dish. Tiny porcelain spoons.

 

[Twostep]

Keep ice cream containers in a zip lock!!!

 

[Bella]

I use scissors to cut pizza!