Wow nice job for not breaking a nail! I'm actually thinking whoever first opened this bucket lid maybe didn't look closely to see if there was an actual tab zip strip that could be cut at the very end then pulled off all the way around the bottom edge of the lid. Most 5 gallon buckets have this zip strip so you remove that first then from then on it makes it easier to re-install the lid as well as removing it. There's your tip for the day.....!

Glad this video helped you out. I have more! Just go to my main KZfaq channel page then click on playlists then scroll down. Bam!

Nice job! Keep it going...

+Zuri Sen Wow nice idea. Thanks for the tip! Joe :0

This tip was more helpful than the video. Thank you! I struggled so much trying to get the lid off the dumb lowes bucket.

Thank you. It worked.

Thanks for taking time out to send me your message! I'll make more...

Did you listen closely to the first part of the video where I explain a better way to open this 5 gallon bucket lid without ever having to use this tool again? Watch the video again. that's how I open all my 5 gallon buckets & I never have to use this tool.

Watch this video again when you have time & the first part of the video I will show you an easier way to open this bucket lid....Who knew?! YOU do now!

Awesome! Did you open with that special tool? Or were you listening to the part where I show how I usually get into bucket lids like this? Thanks for stopping by..

@@VideoJoeKnows Hi, I watched the whole video, ancd I opened with "that special tool" . Thanks forever !!🙏

@@susanaesmerald2291 Nice job! Did you also see in the video where I explain how to open a new bucket without using that tool? That's how I do it all the time as I was just at a friend's house & she happened to have this tool as she didn't open the lid the way I always do. Thanks for the message!

Watch the first part of this video again & I show you how to remove the zip strip in case you want to do it that way. That's the best way & then it's easier to snap the lid back on & to take it off without having to carry the bucket over to your neighbor's house again!

Well yes there IS a better way. On most full 5 gallon buckets look closely at the bottom edge of the actual lid area & you will see a perforated zip strip. Find the end of it where you snip it then you pull that entire strip off the bottom edge of the lid. Now the lid will go on easier not to mention it will now be alot easier to remove the lid whenever needed.....see? For more helpful DIY videos just go to my main KZfaq channel page then click on playlists then scroll through the many DIY topics (& associated videos) I have on my channel. You're in good hands. Save that money of yours!

Not sure what that tool is called but I really don't use that tool. It was there in the closet when I was helping a friend out so I thought I would make a video of it anyway but if you watch the video again, the first few minutes, I show a different & better way to remove new lids on 5 gallon buckets & it's way easier without needing to buy that tool then find the tool every time you need to open a bucket lid. Watch again & see. I have lots of DIY videos on my channel you would appreciate. Just go to my main KZfaq channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to see. You WILL save money. then you can use the money you save & take that boyfriend out for breakfast!

Ha! I've never heard of someone using a sawzall but hey if it works...keep doing it. You'd be surprised though how many 5 gallon buckets actually have the pull tab on there if you look real hard. Pull that tab zip strip then it will make your bucket lids come off & go on easier. Thanks for stopping by!

LMAO.....just watch this video again & a few minutes in you will really see the easiest way to open this bucket & new buckets for sure without having to use this removal tool at all!

I know right? Did you watch & listen to the first part of this video? I show you how to remove a bucket lid if you don't have this tool & that's how I do it most of the time. I just wanted to show this way since the owner had this little tool in her storage closet so I thought another video on its way!

Did you see the other way you can open this bucket I describe in the first part of this video? That's the best way but since I found this tool in the closet I thought I would show how to do it this other way as well. thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for watching & sending me your message!

Not sure of the name but you can find these tools at most hardware stores but....if you watch closely to the first part of this video I explain how to open a bucket lid a different way which I use often & it's way better than using this tool. Play the video again & you will see a better way to do it...

I'm trying to do the opposite. I want to put a food storage lid on a 5 gallon bucket. It is impossible! I found your video searching " how to put a lid on a 5 gallon bucket." I think I'll get one of those tools and try it. Thanks for making a video about such a simple idea. 131k views to date - not bad!!!

@@thebazile67 Thanks so much for your message. Not sure if you need one of those tools since your storage lid probably won't have such a high ridge around the lid. The reason why this lid was so hard to get off is because they didn't pull the zip strip off the bottom edge of the lid first. You can either leave that zip strip on or you can tack it off. If you take it off then it makes it easier to remove the lid & put it back on....see what I mean? Watch the video again & I also show how to pull that zip strip off. In your case though you can just buy a lid for a 5 gallon bucket & the new lids don't have that high ridge at the bottom edge of the lid so in your case you won't need that tool. You can buy those lids from The Home Depot or Lowes separately & you will see they go on & off very easily without having to use that tool. Just thought I would let you know. Thanks again for sending me your message & good luck using 5 gallon buckets for your food storage. I have lots more DIY videos on my channel to help you save money around the house on your howto projects & repairs. Just go to my main YOuTube channel page then click on playlists & scroll down from there. You WILL save money & all the money you save you can buy your storage lids....! LOL

Not sure what that tool is called but if you watch the video again, after the first minute or so I explain how to remove a bucket lid a different & better way so then you won't need that tool at all. Check it out...

Good grief.....not sure how to open up other buckets other than the ones I show here. Not quite sure what you are referring to for how to open up special lids....

@@VideoJoeKnows OR ANYONE? Does Joe Know > Will more affordable plastic lids work on 5 gallon METAL buckets/cans? Was going to order TWP 5 gal stain/protestant, but the metal can does not have a spout included. Amazon has metal spouted lid, but it's overpriced at $25 for one. Don't know, consider changing your user name to Good Grief.

@@Three_Random_Words You know The Home Depot & Lowes sell plastic lids that fit their standard 5 gallon plastic paint buckets & all purpose joint compound buckets so I think they would work for your metal buckets as well. Go to one of those stores & buy just one lid & go home to see if it will work for you....they also seem easier to put on & take off as the under lip isn't as tall either...thanks for stopping by!

@@Three_Random_Words Hey just so you know...I now have a Roku TV channel called DIY for Beginners.....if you have a Roku TV check it out! You can also upload Roku to a laptop computer for viewing as well. Take care!

@@VideoJoeKnows No Roku here. They must pay better than YT, lol. -=-=-==-= If true, than I'm not surprised. YT TOS etc claim that scam ads are against policy, YET a majority of ads are scams ie - "Do this before going to bed" or ice hack weight loss BS. YT just another big tech player that thinks the rules do not apply to them, and that digging deep holes to sit in, is just fine.

I've never seen that. I've always apparently just seen the ones with the zip. Thanks for the info...

I do bad all the time. I also do pretty good too since I save viewers money around the house all the time...well most of the time anyway...!

@@VideoJoeKnows i technically ask how are you doing just in a canadien way lol merry Christmas

@@francoismichaud9202 Ha! Merry Christmas back yo! Make it a good one & the New Year too!

LMAO Blame KZfaq...I'm just the messenger!

Shut up rich guy. SHUT UP

Anyone can paint, its like doing dishes.

I would never think of calling a professional for things I could & can do myself. Seems like a waste of good hard earned money right there....

Yes I say why pay someone else when you can do it yourself!

Who likes doing dishes? LOL Just kidding.....keep it going!

If you watch this video again just about a minute in you will see my other suggestion on how to get these lids off. I usually do it this way but I found this tool in the owner's closet so I thought I would make a video of showing what this tool was & how to use it. Most of the time though I don't use this tool as I open up lids a different better way. Check out this video again & you will see how to do it...

Not sure of the name of the tool but you really don't need this tool. Watch the video again & I think a little bit more than a minute in to this video I explain a better way to open a bucket lid which I do all the time thereby me not needing this tool. Check it out. Thanks for stopping by!