DIY - Problems - Suggestions - Projects

I have a big problem! Well big to me. I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread for DYI projects that anyone is working on. Whether it be crafts, furniture, redecorating, or problems that need suggestions on how to resolve them.

I'll go first. I opened my fridge last night and the bulb was burnt out. Ok no big deal. I got an appliance light bulb and was going to simply change it. The bulb was hanging by a thread! I have no idea how that happened. Maybe I hit it without realizing it? IDK As soon as I touched the bulb, it fell off.

I had this happen to my oven light bulb years ago. I used a potatoe method, cut a potatoe in half and shove it hard into the opening, and voila it unscrewed very easily.

This time, no dice. I googled other ideas, and saw a water bottle method. Melt the top of a bottle and use it to twist the bulb out. Nope, didn't work. Now what?

I've seen several different ideas, but I'm wondering what has worked for anyone else??

I had that problem, with a bigger bulb and my son took it out with needle nose pinchers, grabbing the metal base. Remember to turn off the power!

Thanks @Junequilts I'm going to try that tonight.

My picture taken with my phone.




Thanks @Junequilts I found a youtube to show me your method, and it worked perfectly!

Not to nitpick, but should this be titled DIY instead of DYI?

I think she meant DYI--Do Yourself In.
@guardianangel if we don't watch you, you'll be leaving your job here and starring in your own reality show--DYI GA's Way

I created the thread in a moment of Thanks for the spell check @BKay!

I'm trying to find something to shill so I can still work here for free and earn $$ on the side.

Wait? You mean we work here for F-R-E-E?
So, that's why you keep telling me my check's in the mail.

GA -- Off topic -- if you need something to shill, I am sure some of the past Bachelor/ette folks could help you out.

Hahaha, you two mods can start your own comedy routine blog. The new Martin and Lewis!

@GuardianAngel, I'm glad you got your bulb issue fixed. This thread is a good idea!

I am so going to do this!

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@GuardianAngel That's a great tip!