Hi folks! I grew up in a small rural town, but now living more rural than I have have. Within the first 6 months a snake crawled into the blower motor of my car and died. Expensive fix. That's the last time I'm leaving a car outside for more than the afternoon Luckily we have a two-car garage (and already have two cars) so I'm trying to figure out what to do when we get a third car or truck. For reference, we live in Northern Maryland, so we don't get Michigan snow (where I grew up) but we have a solid winter for southern state.
Our 1.6 acres could take a second 1 or 1.5 car garage or basic barn, but that's a lot of money we don't have once your take into account leveling, slab, construction (even if pre-fab), etc.
Then there are the "portable garages" and shelters for parking cars. That's tempting but it doesn't seem animal-proof. And a friend who knows more than I do didn't recommend them for my machines because it just creates a nice, warmish shelter that actually attracts critters.
I've read about peppermint, and of course would set traps around.
Amy I missing any other tips or tricks? Any opinions on the portable shelters?
Thanks!
Our 1.6 acres could take a second 1 or 1.5 car garage or basic barn, but that's a lot of money we don't have once your take into account leveling, slab, construction (even if pre-fab), etc.
Then there are the "portable garages" and shelters for parking cars. That's tempting but it doesn't seem animal-proof. And a friend who knows more than I do didn't recommend them for my machines because it just creates a nice, warmish shelter that actually attracts critters.
I've read about peppermint, and of course would set traps around.
Amy I missing any other tips or tricks? Any opinions on the portable shelters?
Thanks!