I have this tool called a strap wrench in one of my kitchen drawers.

It has a plastic handle with a long strap of rubber the comes out and then circles back into the handle. You can adjust the length of the rubber part to whatever size you need, and it really comes in handy.

Normally, a strap wrench is used on pipes or other plumbing applications, but I’ve found that it works very well to open those jars and lids that are impossible to open with your bare hands.

I used to take a butter knife and bang on the lids to try to loosen them, but that only worked sometimes, and if I slipped, I would hit the glass jar and break it.

So now I just grab my strap wrench, wrap the rubber loop around the lid, tighten the loop and then twist the lid right off. It works every time, and there is no danger of breaking your jars.

You can find a strap wrench for less than $5 in stores like sears, walmart, target, etc. Pick one up the next time you’re out shopping!

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Use a Strap Wrench to Open Impossible Jar Lids

When shopping for your next paint color make sure you buy a premium brand of paint, not just whatever is the cheapest.

Why?

Cheap paint is inferior in every way to premium mixtures — you will need multiple coats to get the same coverage, the durability is not as good, and you will need to re-paint more often.

According to some tests I’ve seen, Kilz Casual Colors paints from Walmart is an excellent choice when it comes to painting interior rooms. Kilz is scrubbable, stain-resistant, and very durable with just one coat. The last time I bought some it was about $25 a gallon — a bargain price for a premium brand of paint.

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Cheap Paint Actually Costs You More Money

One unusual way to make some extra money is by setting up your own blog, writing new stories or ideas on a regular schedule, and then adding some tasteful advertising or affiliate links to earn money.

One of the best blog platforms to use is WordPress — it’s free, powerful, and is supported by a large user base. You get yourself a hosting account, download WordPress, install it, pick a theme (either free or paid), and start writing. It all sounds much harder than it really is, but many people hire someone to take care of all of the above items.

I have a service where I set up your hosting account and wordpress blog for only $250 ($350 if you want a professional theme rather than a free one). Once it is all set up, you just sign in with your username and password and start writing.

Your blog can be about anything — family updates, hobbies, stock market advice, pet photos, scrapbooking, or anything else you can think of. Get started with a new blog today — it just may become your most lucrative hobby…

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How To Make Extra Money By Blogging