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SPECIAL MENTION: Chandeliers are lovely, but changing their lightbulbs as each one goes out can be a hassle if the fixture hangs high on the ceiling. Using a specialized poll and gripper, the Chandelier Swan helps you unscrew and replace candelabra-style light bulbs safely.

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