25 Ways To Make Maine Power Outages Easier to Bear

The season for power outages has begun, so I put together a list of 25 ways to make it a less-than-miserable occurrence.

Lengthy Outages are Depressing But are Survivable With Some Preparations

Lengthy power outages are oppressive, especially if you don't have a generator. And even if you do, the frustration of things like not being able to flush your toilet or cook your own food can really destroy your morale. But there are a few things you can do to make it an easier time, including preparations you can make before the outage and ways to stay safe and sane once it starts.

A Generator Isn't Always Necessary But Make Power Outages a Lot Easier

My husband and I have lived in Orrington for 13 years and spent the first few years with no generator, so we've weathered more than a few lengthy outages in the cold. Now we have a generator but it's not one of those 'run the whole house' types. Still, it runs the furnace and a little more, so the house stays pretty warm. I guess what I'm saying is that I know a thing or two about the best ways to make the most of an outage, without losing your mind.

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These Outage Tips Could Help You Make the Most of the Time When the Lights are Out

I put together a list of some of my best tips for power outages, but I'm sure there are things I missed. The most important tip is to take care of yourself and take care of each other because the lack of creature comforts like heat is harder than you expect it to be.