Furnace?!....I had to look at where you were from
. I don't think I know anyone with a furnace. Hell...I haven't even ran the heater yet this year. And the truck heater went out too.
The house is 2 years old so hopefully no worries there.
Its been brutal cold here so far. Eventhough I have high efficiency oil, I burn wood. During a winter like this it is not uncommon for a new furnace to pay for itself in only one winter.
Congrats on your new place, I understand that Louisiana has some good wild boar. I'd go out and do alot of pigging to cut down on the food bill. :thumbup: