Installing a heat pump will catapult humble and Marsha into the age of the Jetsons.
Robert Skoglund
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The humble Farmer: The Almost Perfect Woman won’t let anything get between her and a bargain
You might not get married just to save money, but don’t be surprised if it happens.
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The humble Farmer: Don’t spend it all in one place
The $5 bonus for seeking a bigger credit line, minus the value of the time spent doing so, doesn’t add up to much.
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The humble Farmer: Don’t burn your house to cook a pig, and other lessons learned
Yesterday I witnessed two things I will never forget. One was a radiant heating system in an old house.
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The humble Farmer: Hey, Google, how fast can an ordinary person adapt to technological change?
The horse was not outdated overnight, but no, hardly a week goes by when we are not assaulted by some change or complicated technical innovation.
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The humble Farmer: Let’s stop ‘sharing’ and start talking (or not, as the case may be)
This new way of speaking is annoying and distracting and some things should go without saying.
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The humble Farmer: Don’t waste a good story – tell it on your friend’s birthday, not at their funeral
Or throw yourself a birthday party with friends, and it will give you a chance to attend your own funeral.
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The humble Farmer: Will the protesters run short of time and energy by November?
They might do well to knock on doors and ask their independent neighbors to vote.
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The humble Farmer: In praise of basic economics, rhubarb and electricity
This episode begins with a visit to the town dump, which is always an exercise in multi-tasking.
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The humble Farmer: Do you depend on electrical devices for peace in your home?
A tiny electronic device will catapult me out of my chair and validate my worth as a husband.