If you are planning on storing your RV this winter, you need to take the proper steps to protect it from rodents. To squirrels, mice and rats, you unoccupied RV looks like the perfect winter home. Use these tips to keep your RV rodent free while in storage this winter.
Remove All Food
The first thing that you need to do is remove all the food from your RV. Don't leave anything behind, even food stored inside of glass storage containers.
- Anyone in the process of looking for their first home knows how stressful it can be. In addition to talking openly about your personal financial situation with your lender, you might also be worried about potential neighborhoods, commutes, and costs. However, you might be able to fend off stress by doing a little extra legwork ahead of time. Here are two things you should do before signing paperwork on that new home, so that you can avoid a serious case of buyer's remorse:
- If you look around at homes for sale, you will probably notice that most have real estate signs in the front yard. There may be a few, here and there, that have "For Sale By Owner" signs, though. When people try to sell their homes themselves, it is normally because they are trying to save money. While this method can work for some people, it is not always the most effective method.
- The profitability of rental property often comes down to one thing: the quality of your tenants. If you have good tenants, they will pay their rent payments on time and will typically take care of their apartments. Bad tenants, on the other hand, can cause a myriad of problems for property managers. Because it can be hard to select the right tenants, many property management firms are now beginning to utilize landlord credit bureau services.
- If you can't monitor the home you're selling because you live in another city or state, take steps to protect it from burglary and theft. Simply having neighbors look out for your property isn't enough. Some thieves take note of how many times your neighbor picks up your newspapers, checks your mail or parks in your driveway. Other criminals watch and take note of how often someone mows your lawn. Instead of using these common methods to protect your home, try these tips below.