Storm season is here, and if the power goes out for a long time you may want a light source that doesn't run on batteries. We've shown you once how to build an emergency oil lamp from a can of tuna, ...

Candles are great for when your power goes out (or you just want some low light), but they're messy and costly, since you have to keep buying them. Here's how to make your own candle out of recycled ...

The motto “Be Prepared” may ever be associated with the Boy Scouts, but it isn’t just young lads in shorts and knee socks who would do well to hold to it. Far from being the sole domain of doomsday ...

Create your own colorful oil lava lamp at home! This simple science experiment is perfect for kids and adults alike. Watch ...

Our expert breaks down the best vintage-style hurricane and oil lamps for both form and function through rainy days and dark nights. Q: We just went through eight long days without power, and the ...