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Home Electrical Repair

How to Remove a Stuck Outdoor Flood Light

December 1, 2015 by Heather Solos

Dear Home-Ec 101, I cannot remove a burned out flood light. I guess I have to break it first unless you have another suggestion. Thanks, Donna, in the Dark . Heather says The good news is we have a couple of ideas to try before resorting to Hulk smash to remove the floodlight. Even if … Read more

Categories Fix It Tags Home Electrical Repair, light bulbs 2 Comments

Light Bulb Socket Lubricant?

January 17, 2012 by Heather Solos

Dear Home-Ec 101, Why does Tim say “Do not attempt to lubricate either the socket or the bulb with any household products like WD-40, petroleum jelly, or mineral oil?” in the post How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb? I have done that before with no problems. Thanks, I like my sockets slick Heather says: … Read more

Categories Fix It Tags Electricity, Home Electrical Repair 11 Comments

How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

February 8, 2011 by Tim

Dear Home-Ec101, I was changing out a light bulb in my bathroom, and as I was turning it, the base broke off the bulb and STAYED IN THE SOCKET. Can you please help me? How do I get the rest of the light bulb out without death and/or pain? Also? An unlit bathroom is not … Read more

Categories All, Fix It Tags Home Electrical Repair 57 Comments

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