Simple Trick to Changing a Broken Light Bulb That Will Save You

Have you ever broken a light bulb in the socket? Yup, we did tonight. Thankfully we had a potato to save the day

Broken light bulb with sharp glass

We cut in half a large white potato and took one of the ends....

Large white potato in half

Take one end of the potato and insert onto the broken light bulb. ****caution: before doing this ensure that the light is turned off at the switch also wearing protective gloves is recommended.

Now safely unscrew the broken light bulb counterclockwise until the bulb is free from the lamp base.

Score!

VOILA! Tis the season for Christmas lights and YES this will work for Christmas lights too