Ha, reminds me of when I opened up the kitchen ceiling chasing down a leak... found a cozy mouse hotel instead. Let's just say eviction wasn't pretty, but at least the pipes stopped dripping after that.
"found a cozy mouse hotel instead. Let's just say eviction wasn't pretty"
Haha, been there... except mine was more of a squirrel Airbnb in the attic. Those little guys really know how to party at 3 AM. Ended up sealing every tiny gap I could find—cheaper than calling pest control, but man, my DIY skills got tested. Pipes quieted down too, so double win I guess?
Ended up sealing every tiny gap I could find—cheaper than calling pest control, but man, my DIY skills got tested. Pipes quieted down too, so double win I guess?
Haha, squirrels in the attic are no joke—had a similar issue myself. But honestly, sealing gaps yourself can be tricky if you're not careful. I've seen some DIY fixes turn into bigger headaches down the road, especially when it comes to critters chewing through wiring or insulation. Glad your pipes quieted down though, that's definitely a bonus. Just keep an eye out for any signs they're trying to get back in... those little guys can be persistent.
Good call on sealing things up yourself—definitely cheaper than pest control. I did something similar when I first moved in, but honestly, it didn't hold up as well as I'd hoped. A few months later, I found mice droppings again and had to redo the whole thing. Turns out I'd missed a tiny gap behind the dryer vent... lesson learned.
- Did you use any specific materials or just regular caulk?
- I've heard steel wool works great for rodents, but not sure if that's true for squirrels.
- Also curious if your pipes quieted down immediately or took a while after sealing?
I'm still skeptical about DIY pest-proofing long-term, but hey, if it's working for now that's awesome. Just keep an eye out—critters always seem to find another way in eventually...
"I've heard steel wool works great for rodents, but not sure if that's true for squirrels."
Steel wool is actually pretty solid against squirrels too, at least in my experience. The trick is to pack it tight into any holes or gaps, then seal over it with expanding foam or silicone caulk. Regular caulk alone won't hold up long-term—trust me, squirrels can chew through that stuff like it's candy. As for the pipes quieting down, usually you'll notice improvement right away, but sometimes air pockets take a day or two to fully settle... patience pays off here. Keep us updated!
