The Ultimate Guide to Changing High-Hanging Lightbulbs: No Ladder Needed

Using a ladder to replace a lightbulb is a common occurrence, but it can be inconvenient for households that don’t have a dedicated ladder. So, we will guide you on how to replace a high-hanging lightbulb without one. Keep reading to find out more!

How to Make a Tool to Replace a Lightbulb Without a Ladder

Tools You’ll Need

• 1 plastic pipe, approximately 1.5 – 2 meters long
• 1 saw
• Heat gun

Instructions

Step 1 Use the saw to cut the end of the plastic pipe into four equal parts, with the cut section being approximately 15cm long.

Cut the end of the plastic pipe into four equal parts

Step 2 Use the heat gun to heat the end of the plastic pipe along the length of the cut, for approximately 1-2 minutes, until the plastic becomes soft and pliable.

Apply heat to the end of the plastic pipe

Step 3 Once the plastic is soft, the four sections of the pipe’s end will separate. Place the lightbulb in the center of the pipe, as shown below:

Place the lightbulb in the center of the pipe

Step 4 Hold the four plastic sections in place around the lightbulb, as shown in the image below, and wait for 4-5 minutes until the plastic cools and hardens. Then, remove the lightbulb. The end of the pipe will now retain its new shape.

The end of the pipe will retain this shape once it cools

Now you have a tool that can help you replace a lightbulb without a ladder! Since the four plastic sections at the end of the pipe have been curved to fit the lightbulb snugly, all you need to do is insert the pipe over the lightbulb you want to replace, and slowly twist it off. When installing a new lightbulb, follow the same steps!

You now have a nifty tool to replace lightbulbs without a ladder!

We hope this trick for replacing high-hanging lightbulbs without a ladder will be useful to you and your family. Good luck!