From kitchen counters to craft tables, the humble Mason jar is having a renaissance. The global canning jar market increased to $5.48 billion in 2024, with sales climbing to $923 million in the United States alone. Once a staple of home food preservation, versatile and eco-friendly canning jars can be a practical storage solution in surprising ways.
Have empty Mason jars on hand? Get inspired with creative hacks for canning jars, both in and out of the kitchen. Photo credit: Depositphotos.
Glass canning jars have come a long way from their original purpose in home canning and preservation. Today, they hold cocktails in trendy bars, dry goods in kitchen pantries and Christmas gifts of cookie mix. With a bit of creative inspiration, you can repurpose Mason jars in modern and innovative way

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