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Open Jars With Duct Tape

When trying to use pure strength or a shirt to open stubborn jars fails, try breaking out the duct tape. The leverage it gives you is often enough to get the lids off most jars. First, wrap the lid you're trying to get off with duct tape and fold the top half back in on the top of the jar. Next, pull the tape counterclockwise while holding the jar firmly in place.

This should allow you to get some more leverage on the jar and get that lid off without too much of a fuss. If at this point the duct tape doesn't work, then you just might have to break the jar.