Housekeeping without Power: Lighting "How can you make your house self-sufficient so far as nighttime illumination is concerned?" We have touched on this subject before. This post in January , about replacing a fuse. This post in April , about washing clothes without power. This post in May , about emergency water supply. Today is just a little different. What do you do if you don't have power and you need lighting. We have had to deal with this often. Stormy weather is usually the culprit. Our Almanac suggests Oil Lamps. In 2018 we have some electrical alternatives. I suggest anything with batteries. Just to help decrease the risk of fire. You don't want to deal with that while also trying to see in the dark. Use small candles in the bathrooms. Fragrant and useful for doing your business in the dark. We have a battery operated lantern that is really bright. We also recently received Blackout Buddies! I really like these and the kids...