Category: Household items

Having a battery operated lamp is great for when there is a power outage and a flashlight will just not do. However, cordless table lamps are also nice to have when you need light and there are no outlets in a room. The majority of cordless lamps will generate light equivalent to roughly 35 watts, which should be more than enough to read or enjoy a game of cards.
Battery operated cordless table lamps:

Battery operated cordless table lamps pictured:
Left: Fulcrum 20020-108 8 LED Sensor Table Lamp, White
Right: Fulcrum 24412-130 12-LED Lanterna Touch, Metal, Silver

Another advantage is that you can move your lamp from a desk to a side table, or even from room to room, without having to bother with any unplugging and re-plugging of cords. The disadvantage is that you will have the change the batteries, and that means extra cost. These types of lamps are usually on the small side.

If you live in a small space that does not allow for a guest bedroom, an inflatable guest bed can be the perfect choice for when guests are invited or need to stay over unexpectedly. For easy setup, make sure the inflatable bed comes equipped with a built in electric air pump for your convenience and your guest’s comfort.
Inflatable guest bed:

Inflatable guest bed pictured: Intex Raised Downy Queen Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump

When Mother Nature lets loose, having to deal with power outages can be quite frustrating. You are literally left in the dark as to what is going on around you locally. A hand crank radio flashlight can provide much needed light to make your way around the house while the radio keeps you up to date on what’s being done to get things back to normal. Many of these emergency radios also run on solar power and can even charge some cell phones through a built-in USB port. A must have item for any home and/or car.
Hand crank radio flashlight:

Hand crank radio flashlight pictured: Etón FR160B Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Black)