It’s almost impossible to fathom in our plugged-in, battery-driven existence, but there may come a time when the power goes out, the Netflix ceases to stream, and all the batteries breathe their last.

Power outages can be scary, especially when they happen at night and leave your household stuck in the dark. While ...

Parents of young kids and other crayon owners, you've got a survival tool on hand and probably don't even know it. In an emergency, one crayon can burn brightly for about 15 to 30 minutes. YouTube ...

When the power goes out unexpectedly and your devices are already at 5%, you’re looking at a long, dark night. But that doesn’t have to be the case. If you keep a supply of survival candles on hand, ...

Readers offer their best tips for making impromptu emegerceny candles, drinking milk with a straw, and creating cheap garage shelving. Every day we receive boatloads of great reader tips in our inbox, ...

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