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BLACKSBURG - What do wooly bear caterpillars and economists have in common? Both are predicting bleak winters, with the temperatures and the economy falling off significantly.
But that doesn’t mean you need to just sit back and take it. Keeping your heating bill reasonable, for instance, is a goal within reach for most homeowners, says an Extension housing specialist. It simply requires some old-fashioned planning and winterizing.
“What is the important thing if I want my house ready for winter? First, check the furnace,” said Kathy Parrott, Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist at Virginia Tech.
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