Most of us keep some flashlights and candles around for when the power goes out, which works well enough. If you’d prefer something a little more automated, Make shows off how to build your own lighting system that turns out when the power goes out.


The whole system is wired into your house, so it knows when the power goes out and responds accordingly. As you’d expect, the project’s a bit complicated, so you’ll need some experience with electronics to get this working properly. Head over to Make for the full guide.

Emergency Lighting System | Make