I haven't done too much work during the week. I was woken up early on Tuesday though by a familiar scurry sound. I went out and grabbed my mouse traps from the shed and put them out.
The mouse won the first round. 3 of the 4 traps I put out were completely slicked clean.
I worked the mechanisms to free them up a little set them back up. This time they got the rodent.
As you can see, they seem to be coming in the utility room, which I suppose isn't that surprising given that it has the most access to the underbelly. What is concerning is that mice in the underbelly means that there is a hole in it; underbelly material is specifically designed to taste bad to rodents (so they won't chew through it).
Looking outside this morning though, I won't be crawling under there today to go look at it. It can wait until spring. It is unlikely to stick around long (we are expected to get another 1-2" on top of this) but it is possible we have a white Halloween.
The car is going in for its inspection today. Surprisingly the check engine light hasn't come back on yet.
No movement on the checklist. I really didn't want to, but I might have to drive two hours to find T1-11 for the south wall if I want it done before winter. We have had two significant snowfalls that stuck now, so time is running out, even if it isn't November yet. Worst case, I can install the windows in the shed with snow on the ground, but I don't want to trap snow in the housewrap of the house (causing mildew). The mower has stabilizer in it; if I don't bother mulching the rest of the leaves it will be fine until spring.
Support the shed (either pilings or add additional bracing)- Get windows installed in the shed
Paint the carportRe-route the electrical cordsInstall driveway markers- Get chains and a blade
Finish moving piles around (gravel and dirt)Grade the drivewayInstall acrylic and braces in carport.Realign the front door- Winterize mowers
Shut off hose.- Install siding on south wall.
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