14 Ways Every Homeowner Should Prepare for a Power Outage

Fill the tub

When the power grid goes down, your city water supply may soon follow, says Tompkin Lee, The Family Handyman field editor. So fill up buckets and bottles with water. Fill 
the bathtub, too. But most drains are not all that tight, and in a few hours all that precious water may be gone. To prevent that, seal the drain with duct tape before you fill the tub. Try these home improvement projects that will double the value of your home.

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