We've all been there. Parched. Ready to enjoy a refreshing beer only to find there's not a bottle opener around. Don't panic. From repurposing a laptop charger to commandeering a file cabinet ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing like a cold, refreshing beer at the end of the day with friends, especially during the hotter months of the year.

Bottles of beer sit cool in the refrigerator just waiting to be cracked open, but then you realize there's no bottle opener ...

The only problem is that sometimes liquid refreshment is trapped in non-twist-off glass bottles which—while very attractive—can be a hindrance if you don't have a bottle opener. But don't worry.