It was then that John Landis Mason, then only 26 years old, patented the air and water ... jar pouring easier. And it couldn't be easier: All it takes is turning your old milk cartons into a ...

Many online tips involve heat, like pouring boiling water into the jar or blowing a hair dryer over the exterior of the sticker. I wanted to try something different, and one website had an answer ...

Start by pouring the hot water into the jar. Swirl it around a bit to warm up the sides of the jar. Turn the lid upside down and place it on the top of the jar. Place several ice cubes onto the lid, ...