Tip From Tawsha: DIY Emergency Cell Phone Charger
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your phone has gone completely dead and all you need to do is make a quick phone call? Perhaps it's to tell someone that your phone died? All you need is a key, a battery, your cord and a car phone charger.
I'm neurotic in that I usually have my car packed in the winter with emergency supplies. It's not over-the-top, just a blanket, some water, healthy snacks and hand-warmers. Adding these quick-charge supplies to the emergency kit would be awesome.
Sure, you could get a Portable Power Bank but if you haven't charged that battery, you're out of luck. Maybe having two options is best. See? Neurosis.
Grab these items:
- nine-volt battery
- house key
- phone cord
- car charger
Here's how to do it: