Ever try a painter's 5-in-1 tool? The pointed end is thin enough to get into the seam of a painted-shut cover. You work it around the edge to break the paint seal, then you can usually pop it open with the flat end. A flathead screwdriver works too, but it's more likely to chew up the metal or the wall paint. Just go slow and wiggle it in.

Actually, Dobs are great for deep space but planets really need steady air. My 6 inch refractor often shows more detail on Jupiter than larger reflectors.

Saw a whole article about chlorine in tap water killing yeast. Totally makes sense now. @haydenm23 is right, the small stuff really does matter.