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

9. Use Snow as a Water Source

“Freshly melted snow is generally considered to be safe … without further treatment,” Dr. Liz Bentley, head of The Weather Club at the Royal Meteorological Society, told The Guardian. “However, to be on the safe side, it is best to boil the water from melted snow for 10 minutes to kill any micro-organisms and germs that may exist.” Still not convinced? You could always use melted pots or buckets of snow to flush the toilet when necessary.

10. Convert AAA Batteries to AA Batteries

All out of AA? Use a strip of aluminum foil to fill the gap. The idea began circulating on Reddit and was given an official blessing by Lifehacker.

11. Take the Family Camping … Indoors

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Turn staying warm into a fun family activity or date night. Pitch a tent in the living room, grab pillows and blankets, and enjoy the extra warmth created by containing everyone’s body heat.

12. Heat Tea Over a Candle

Hopefully, you have a gas oven, an outdoor grill, or some Sterno on hand, but if not, borrow this candle hack.

Credits: countryliving

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