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BumRushDaShow

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8. Thanks for posting
Tue Dec 28, 2021, 07:47 AM
Dec 2021


I have several (1-, 2-, and 3-step styles of step stools).

I think what should be added to the list is a good grabber -



Some of the cheap ones are wonky but the RMS ones are decent and come in multiple sizes (plus they have a 2-pack of a short one and a longer one that I got). I have grabbers all around the house now.

And in addition to the toolkit, they should have gone further with recommending a cordless reversible drill that can be used with either drill bits or screw bits. Just the screw driver function alone (with a slow speed that can go forward or reverse) can save the wrist! E.g., something like this -



(of course I know sites like that have affiliate programs so they will suggest things that they will get a kickback on for the advertising/links)

I'm not a loner since I live with my sister brer cat Dec 2021 #1
I'll bet NJCher Dec 2021 #3
The main thing is to warm the lid rather than the glass, so the metal expands and grips less tightly Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #5
I bang the side of the lid on my counter. It causes a small dent on the lid and opens easily mucifer Dec 2021 #7
LOL BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #9
Large vise grips or pipe wrenches can work. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #11
A good list of things to have around the house Sherman A1 Dec 2021 #2
I have #3 because my hands don't work right. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2021 #4
I already have all but one of those... Archae Dec 2021 #6
Thanks for posting BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #8
Grabbers are now indispensable NJCher Dec 2021 #10
Exactly! BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #12
"a good grabber -" I remember an item similar to those being used in old grocery stores in mitch96 Dec 2021 #14
LOL BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #16
Ahhh the old Samurai Champagne trick!! Love it!! mitch96 Dec 2021 #17
I suppose that mainly works with a cork that had a nice wide part at the top BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #18
Seems more like free advertising for Amazon. Only one out of sinkingfeeling Dec 2021 #13
Good suggestions, thanks. lark Dec 2021 #15
Swing A Way Extra Easy Stainless Steel Can Opener in Black Handle Goonch Dec 2021 #19
WHAT? No back scratcher??? Totally Tunsie Dec 2021 #20
Excellent point. ❤ littlemissmartypants Dec 2021 #21
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