On 5/1/2015 1:10 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 01 May 2015 12:09:27 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>> Meanwhile, my usual go-to if
>> I have to open a stubborn jar myself is a rubber band around the
>> edge of the lid.
>
> I turn mine upside down and give the lid a couple of good whacks on
> the counter, that usually does it.
>


I've always had success with running the lid under hot water for a time
and then drying it off and opening.