11 ft. Pole Light Bulb Changer Kit with Attachments Great for ceiling lights Changes most bulbs, such as broken bulbs Safely and easily swap out hard-to-reach light bulbs with this Bayco 11 ft. pole light bulb changer kit with attachments. The changer's included adapters allow you to change most light bulbs, including broken bulbs. 11 ft. telescoping pole Adapters included to change most light bulbs, including broken light bulbs 4 pieces included in kit 7 Does this include an attachment for removing the metal part of the bulb let in a socket Bulb came out of socket without the metal screw part of the bulb 3 Can this change a standard light bulb I have a ceiling fan, with one regular standard size light bulb, not recessed. Can i use this to change it? 3 Is there an attachment for fluorescent tube? 3 Could this extension pole be used with other attachments? Is there a threaded end that would fit a dusting or car washing attachment?

Unless you're living in some weird parallel universe where plug-in light bulbs are the norm for household lighting, chances are you've had to unscrew a light bulb every now and then.Ikea Quilt Cover SetsSometimes, replacing those burnt out Edison-based bulbs can be tricky, particularly in high ceilings where those cheap, round plastic or porcelain lamp holders are used. Snow Blower Tire Air PressureIf you've got a chair or ladder handy, no problem. Drape Cpoints DownloadBut if you're replacing a bulb high above some stairs or outside on the balcony of your four-story apartment complex, you'd have to have a pretty good balancing act not to break you back. So how do you unscrew that busted light bulb from its lamp socket safely? You think like MacGyver and grab a long stick and tape a paper cup to the end, then use it to unscrew the high-up bulb.

That's what some 14-year-old kid did nearly 50 years ago. I'm willing to bet that this was actually MacGyver as a kid. The math adds up—MacGyver was born in 1951; this kid was born in 1951. Either way, I hope he's getting some royalty checks from all of those expensive light bulb changers I see in the stores nowadays.Found this MacGyverism in an old Science & Mechanics magazine from 1965. Check out the full story in the picture below. Got some of your own MacGyverisms to share? Show them with us! Post a how-to or simply post a pic and brief explanation of your ingenious idea to our MacGyverisms World right here. You can't keep all of those ideas to yourself!You can have the fanciest wheels but it won't matter much if your headlights aren't working (and as we know from numerous movies and cop shows, a burned-out light will lead to an unwelcome stop by a highway patrol car). Fortunately, replacing a headlight bulb is a relatively painless process. Step 1: Locate the headlight holder

You'll access your headlight bulb through your engine compartment, rather than from the front of the car. Open your hood and locate the headlight near the front of the vehicle. It will be in a bulb holder, with a power connector (usually three wires) leading to the bulb. Step 2: Remove the power wires The power wires are attached to a plug at the base of the headlight, and held by a plastic catch, a metal clip or a screw cap, depending on your vehicle. The plastic catch will have a small lever at the top -- push down on it while you pull the plug out. If you're dealing with a metal clip, pull it up and away, and be sure to hold onto it as you pull. If you're dealing with a screw cap, you can unscrew it by turning it counter-clockwirse. Step 3: Remove the old bulb. Once the wires have been disconnected, you should be able to remove the back of the headlight holder and remove the old bulb by holding onto the base. In some cases, you may have to rotate the bulb a bit to get it free.

Step 4: Clean and install the new bulb. Handle the new bulb with tissues or gloves -- you don't want oils from your skin getting on it. You should also give it a good cleaning with an alcohol wipe before you install it. Once the bulb is ready, stick it into the base of the plug. If it's installed correctly, none of the bulb's rubber gasket will be showing. Once the bulb is in you can put the headlight holder back in place and plug the power wires back in. Make sure you test the bulb by turning on your headlights. Extra: Replacing Tail Light Bulbs The process for replacing rear tail lights (including your brake lights) is slightly different from working with your headlights. On some models the housing that includes the bulb is unscrewed from the outside, and on others you must unscrew it from inside the trunk. Once you've unscrewed the housing you may have to deal with tabs, screws or small knobs to open the tail light cover and access the bulb (make sure not to lose the screws if you need to remove them).

You won't need to remove the electrical wiring, but make sure you don't pull out the housing too far, so you don't rip the wires. To unscrew the bulb, you should be able to pull it out directly (most modern vehicles are like this) or push it in and unscrew at the same time. Once the new bulb is in, replace the housing and reattach it (screws, tabs, knobs, etc.). Again, make sure you test the bulb by putting the key in the ignition and trying the brakes. We made the unfortunate decision of having a ceiling fan with lights in our two story family room, so the ceiling fan is about 20 feet above our heads. At the moment, all four light bulbs in the unit have burnt out and need replacing. Safety wise, I think it's too high for even a long ladder. What are some options for reaching and changing those light bulbs? I'm not sure how much room you have to work in, but an option would be to rent a 16 foot step ladder at your local tool rental center. If the bulbs are pointed down, maybe some type of bulb grabber on an extension pole.

Got a pic of the fixture? If you are uncomfortable with working at heights you can hire someone to change the lights (and clean the fan). Think about installing LED light bulbs. You may never need to change them again. A small scaffolding tower might be your best option. This will give you the height and safety you need. Something like this one. While it might be a bit expensive for just changing light bulbs you'll need it when you come to paint the ceiling in this room. If you are spending money on renting, it could be cheaper to hire an electrician. Think of going to pick up the ladder, moving furniture, setting up the ladder, changing lamps, moving ladder / furniture to get eyeball recessed light, blah blah blah. I know this is a DIY site but sometimes you can hire a professional and get it done for not much more than getting everything and doing it yourself. If that eyeball is hard to get, or what looks like another fixture on the left, then these really could make it worth it.