Every once in a while, we encounter an incredibly stubborn jar that simply refuses to open, no matter how hard we try. Oftentimes this is because the last person to use the jar screwed the lid on ...

When twisting the lid as hard as you can just isn't working, there are plenty of ways to open a brand-new, stubborn jar of pasta sauce or jam. While some methods require a specialized gadget ...

Dear Heloise: The reader who suggested hitting a jar with a knife handle was correct, but tapping is a better word. I tried to teach a co-worker at a deli how to open large pickle jars.