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Build a storage shed for firewood

Used treated wood, but instead of plywood I used pallet wood, then finished with shingles. Total cost was roughly $160. I'm going to add caster wheels for easy

Build a simple and cheap shed for storing the firewood. If you use scrap materials, you could build the shed at no costs. 

There are steps you can take to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food and water sources: *Keep all garbage in metal containers with tight fitting lids. *Compost kitchen waste in rodent-resistant containers. Do not throw meat, bones, grease, fish or other food scraps into the compost. *Ensure the compost is away from the house. Properly maintain the compost by stirring and adding lime every few months. *Remove fallen fruit and nuts from your yard. *Remove pet food right after feeding and do not leave it outside overnight. Clean out waste and food from pet pens and enclosures. *Equip bird feeders with trays and clean spilled seeds often. *Repair any plumbing leaks to remove collected water. Cover pools and whirlpools when not in use. 2. Eliminate hiding and living places: *Do not plant shrubs or flowers close to buildings. Keep a space clear between buildings and plants and allow 15 cm to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) under plants. Trim grass and ditch areas. *Remove unused piles of lumber, old sheds, or buildings. *Do not store old cars or furniture outside. *Store lumber and firewood on stands 30 cm to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) off the ground. 3. Protect buildings: *Cover crawl spaces, fresh air and attic vents with 6mm (¼ inch) metal screening or steel mesh. *Repair cracks in cement footings and foundations. *Build sheds on concrete slabs. *Install 6mm (¼ inch) hardware cloth inside your compost. Can I use poison to get rid of rodents? It is not a good idea to use poison or baits to control rodents. Poisoned rodents can crawl away and die, and their bodies can be hard to find and breeding grounds for disease. Poisons can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. Ultrasound repellers, although initially effective, are expensive and do not have long-term success at eliminating rodents. If after taking preventive measures, a rodent problem still exists on your property and you

Worker little black ants can be as small as 1.5 mm in length, and queens can measure up to 4 mm. Their antennae consist of 12 segments and end in a three-segmented club. Their pedicel, the ant waist, is two-segmented. Little black ants have no spines, and their thorax is unevenly rounded. Although little black ants bear a stinger, it is too small to be effective against most threats. Both males and female reproductives have wings before mating season, though males die soon after mating and females shed their wings. Little black ants are omnivorous and will eat insects, sweets, honeydew, vegetables, greasy or oily foods, corn meals and plant secretions as well. Little black ant workers forage in trails, which are frequently seen along sidewalks and foundation walls. Little black ant colonies have moderate to large populations, with two or more queens in one colony. Little black ant swarms are common from June to August, during which time mating occurs and mated females form new colonies. Newly established colonies grow rapidly. Outside, they build nests in areas such as woodwork voids, rotting logs, cracks in cement, lawns and open areas. Indoors, the little black ant can be located in wooden items as well as in walls and the junction between the carpet and walls. When infestation occurs, gaps and cracks in exterior walls should be sealed. It is important to remove decaying wood, firewood and other debris surrounding a home or building if an infestation is suspected. While it is difficult to see little black ants due their small size, their nests can be located by following the trail of a worker ant back to its colony. Pest control experts provide the most effective treatment of little black ant infestations.

This is my first woodworking project ever. I built this wood shed in my backyard in a week, working after getting home from my job. I am still installing the