Make sure your furnace is ready for winter

By Chuck Kajer

The New Prague Times

Normally by mid-October, household heating systems have had a good workout in anticipation of the winter season.

While this year's fall weather has been unseasonably warm, the cold weather is sure to come and homeowners are advised to be ready by making sure their furnaces are in working order.

That advice is especially important for those who rely on natural gas to heat their homes.