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Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Mark grew up in the heart of Texas, where tornadoes and extreme weather were a part of life. His early experiences sparked a fascination with emergency preparedness and homesteading. A father of three, Mark is dedicated to teaching families how to be self-sufficient, with a focus on food storage, DIY projects, and energy independence. His writing empowers everyday people to take small steps toward greater self-reliance without feeling overwhelmed.

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The Bosun’s Whistle Knot is one of the most attractive lanyard knots and subsequently one of the most widely used. Also known as the Two-Strand Diamond...

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A boom hitch is a relatively easy knot to tie, and is quite useful if you need to attach a rope to a fixed...

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The Australian Plait or Braid, is used to form a double line or as a substitute for a Bimini Twist. This knot passes through the...

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Sunburn is the term for red, sometimes swollen and painful skin. It is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunburn...

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Pulse rate is the number of times a person’s heart beats in one minute. Normal values for pulse rate depend on the person’s age...

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A nosebleed can be scary to get – or see – but try to stay calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really...

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Motion sickness can happen from any kind of movement, a moving boat, train, airplane, car,etc. Motion sickness is caused by a conflict between your...

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Fainting, also called syncope, is a sudden, brief / temporary loss of consciousness and posture caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. Fainting...

How to Treat Windburn How to Treat Windburn

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When it comes to survival situations, you’re likely more familiar with the dangers of sunburn. Overexposure to the sun can leave you with terribly...

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