Keep the bottle of Champagne at a 45-degree angle and turn the bottle, not the cork. There should be a fizzle, but no pop.

Pushing the cork into the bottle is the best way to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. You can also use a lighter, a shoe, or even a bike pump.

Wine professionals share their favorite techniques and three methods to avoid—plus how not to get into this situation in the first place. Picture this: You've landed in a charming vacation home and ...

Whether a simple party trick or quick hack, using one beer to open another is a handy skill to have whenever you're without a bottle opener. Similar to being without a corkscrew, it can seem a bit ...

The party is in full swing, the wine glasses are sparkling clean and neatly arranged on the table. All that's left is to uncork that expensive bottle of cabernet you've been storing for just the right ...

Almost all of us have faced this situation at least once — you’re about to enjoy a nice bottle of wine, but there’s no corkscrew around. Picture this: you’re on a family picnic, you brought your ...

The recognizable pop of a Champagne cork is the auditory equivalent of "Let’s get this party started." Popping open a bottle of bubbly fills the room with lively effervescence before the liquid even ...

Dear Heloise: Most people try to turn the lid on a bottle and cannot get it open. It is much easier to hold the top, then turn the bottle or jar. Try it; you will be amazed. -- Ron Bernoski, via email ...

An open bottle of whiskey next to a rocks glass - Igor Normann/Shutterstock It's an unfortunate fact of life that liquor actually does expire. While a sealed bottle stored in a dark, cool, dry place ...