Living with arthritis is something I do, as do millions of other suffers around the nation, on any given day. Through the years of doing housework, I have come up with some ways to make everyday household tasks easier for me to accomplish. Perhaps these tips can help you as well.

Opening jars can be a horrible pain filled activity for those of us with any form of arthritis, so take a butter knife, and hit it around the rim of the lid in quick little smacks to loosen the seal. Make the little knife hits around the perimeter of the jar, and opening the jar will be much easier. You could simple pass off the task to someone else.

11. Choose a family member that lives in a different town and make sure every member of your family knows who they are and how to get in touch with them.

If you notice a spike in your bill, have your home checked out. It might cost you a small lump sum to have a professional look at your electrical wiring, but it is usually worth it in the long run to locate a problem, especially if you live in an older home. Sometimes faulty or damaged wiring can cause electricity to be wasted by going to a bad breaker or causing the good wiring to work overtime. Never hesitate to ask your company to check your meter if you think the bill is unusually high. You can also get a print out from the company showing the amount of electricity the meter recorded being used over a period of time and pinpoint what points in the day the most electricity is used.

Soften Up Grease: Get tough baked on foods off by the way of a dryer sheet. The antistatic agent weakens the bond between the food and pan while the softener agents works its loosening magic. This is done by placing a dryer sheet in the pan, filling it with water and letting it soak overnight. In the morning throw away the dryer sheet and wipe out the pan.

The electric can opener works on the same principle as the manual except that the appliance does all the work. Instead of a handle you can turn on, there is an electric motor that turns it. It has a cord that you use to plug on the power. By simply pushing the button, the can is opened easily and quickly. There is a lever on the top front that you push down; then you can actually hear the can opener working. To stop, just lift the lever. But at the completion of the job, it will automatically stop.

Depending on what time of the day you’ll be meeting, and how many meals you are assembling, you may want to add a couple of frozen pizzas to the grocery list. Then half way through, you can break for lunch.

In buying an electric can opener, study first several models and better still, if you can read a review about it. The good news is that this information is available online. If you can afford this innovative appliance, it will go a long way in making your kitchen a pleasant and restful place.