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12 Brilliant Hacks That Will Help You Survive The Next Power Outage

by Zack Walkter • Published January 17, 2018

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No power? No problem.

One of the not-so-wonderful aspects of the most wonderful time of the year? The potential for winter storms that wipe out electricity and water, making it difficult to even see, let alone stay warm or feed your family. Luckily, there are a few simple solutions that can get you through in a blackout.

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1. Keep Your Freezer In Check

https://www.facebook.com/sheila.p.russell/posts/1295761810437025:0

Plan ahead now with this clever quarter-in-a-cup-of-ice trick, and you won’t have to wonder if food is safe to eat after your fridge loses power. “If the quarter has fallen to the bottom of the cup that means all the food defrosted and you should throw it out,” reads the post. “But if the quarter is either on the top or in the middle of the cup then your food may still be ok.”

2. DIY a Lantern

Strap a headlamp or flashlight to a jug of water to make an instant ambient light.

3. Light Your Way With Glow Sticks

https://www.facebook.com/ann.c.muldowney/posts/1399375916756658

The rave fave can also come in pretty handy when the lights go out. Use them to line dark hallways.

4. Make a Flower Pot Heater

The jury’s still out on whether or not this actually works well enough to try, but plenty of people have posted pictures and how-to videos of these homemade heaters. “Clay/terra-cotta pots absorb the thermal energy of the candles and convert it into radiant space heat,” explains this video’s description. 

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