We've all experienced the sheer terror of having the electricity go out, plunging us into what seems like never-ending, soul-sucking darkness, only to realize that our set of Pinterest-inspired tea candles in a mason jar provide absolutely no useful light.
What's a person to do?
No worries -- just become an instant MacGyver and make your own candle from a stick of butter and some toilet paper. It sounds a little like a fire hazard, but this YouTuber proves that DIY can always come in handy.
But don't be surprised if you begin craving a Paula Deen dish and we don't recommend butter candles for setting the mood in romantic encounters.
Video and image courtesy of YouTube, Grant Thompson