The light on our ceiling fan had died and I really need that light. However, Art needed to remove the glass covering and see what kind of halogen bulb we had to buy as a replacement.
Unfortunately, that glass covering would not come off. It was slippery, wouldn't budge and we were afraid to break it.
So what did Art do? Yup. Looked it up on YouTube and discovered it's a pretty common problem.
The fellow said to use T-Rex tape which I happened to buy on sale in Illinois last year.
We stuck it on the glass and twisted.
To be honest, I didn't think it would work. Afterall, we'd already been trying to twist that glass casing off together with all our strength.
Yay! I have light in my kitchen again. How does one come up with these nifty solutions anyway?
Whoda thunkit?
ReplyDeleteWell done. You two are so creative, practical and really get things done!
ReplyDeleteIs that a kind of duct tape? What a great way to grab a hold of that cover.
ReplyDeleteI’ll bet plain ol’ duct tape would have worked. We bought the T-Rex tape at Home Depot in Illinois, but I’ll bet they have it at any hardware store.
DeleteYouTube "how to" videos have become my life line!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of T-Rex tape. Amazing that YouTube has so many solutions. Please be careful on a ladder. Anyone over 50 should be VEEERRY cautious on ladders. I haven't been impressed with light bulbs of any kind lately. They definitely burn out before their "guaranteed to last 7 years" claims. I used to date the base of the "curly-cue" ones and now the LED ones. They don't last as long as they should. Cheers from sunny Kansas, Linda
ReplyDeleteYou two are so clever!
ReplyDeleteThat is just perfect. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI agree that YouTube videos are a life saver. Glad that's all done and I have to agree with DrumMajor about ladders. I don't get on them myself any more. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a slick repair. What would we do with out YouTube? I often say if I had the right instruments and I know the video is out there, I could probably take out an appendix.
ReplyDeleteYoutube is really helpful, wow!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. So glad you found the solution and made it work.
ReplyDeleteYouTube can be so helpful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It seems that whatever the issue is, someone else has also experienced it and found a fix. The Internet is amazing.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
ReplyDeleteI am most amazed that you bought the tape in Illinois last year.
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