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10 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle When You Can’t Find a Corkscrew

By Debbie Strong

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Can’t locate a corkscrew or wine bottle opener? No problem–you have lots of options for how to get that vino open, all using easy items you already have lying around.

  1. uncork wine DIY small knife

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    Use a Knife

    If you're already in the kitchen, the closest thing around that can aid you is probably a small, sharp, kitchen knife. (Get the instructions!)

  3. uncork wine DIY paperclip

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    Look for a Paperclip

    You can usually find paperclips in your desk or junk drawer, and all you need is one to do this easy, clever hack. (Get the instructions!)

  5. uncork wine DIY key

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    Reach for Your Keys

    A single key from your keychain can open your bottle in a jiffy. Grab a dishcloth, too, so your hand is more comfortable. (Get the instructions!)

  6. uncork wine DIY use a shoe

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    Use a Shoe

    If there's a man in your group, ask him to remove his shoe, take the wrapper off your wine, and then place the bottle inside the shoe. Seconds later, you'll have it opened. (Watch how to do it!)

  7. uncork wine DIY wire hanger

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    Employ a Wire Hanger

    Wire hangers can easily be bent to tackle lots of household problems, and a wine conundrum is no different. (Get the instructions!)

  9. uncork wine DIY safety pin

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    Pick Up a Pin

    Chances are, SOMEONE there has a safety pin in her purse, right? Just one is all it takes to try this handy trick. (Get the instructions!)

  10. uncork wine DIY pen apron

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    Grab a Pen

    This trick is a favorite of restaurant servers, who always have a basic pen and apron handy. (Watch how to do it!)

  11. uncork wine DIY fork

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    Pick Up a Fork

    If there's wine, there's usually food--and utensils. Grab a fork and a screw (or a nail) for a SUPER simple uncorking answer. (Get the instructions!!)

  13. uncork wine DIY toothbrush

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    Use Your Toiletry

    If you're camping in the woods, well, desperate times call for desperate measures, and your toothbrush just might do the trick. (Watch how to do it!)

  14. uncork wine DIY hammer screwdriver

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    Raid the Toolbox

    A hammer, a screw, and a screwdriver tag team to become an ideal solution when you're in a pinch. (Get the instructions!)

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