Do woodpiles near the home increase the risk of rats and mice on your property?

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by bubbathedog

or you can use a gas log... No wood, no wood pile, no pests. Flip a switch and viola, instant fire.

I think people are looking for cheapie ways to heat their homes, not ambience fires.

[ClarkStreetKid]

My gas fireplace heats the house just fine when the power goes out. It'll get the upstairs up around 77.

[bubbathedog]

Originally Posted by I_Love_LI_but

I think people are looking for cheapie ways to heat their homes, not ambience fires.

With a base mounted fan, you can push the bulk of the heat into the living area. You wouldn't believe how it heats the entire first floor. The gas portion of the bill is probably trivial, the fan, well you know LIPA.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by qlty

No not if the wood is stacked high and covered only on the top of the pile.What does attract rats etc are the people who put out their kitchen garbadge the night before pick up

Stacked wood or piled will provide attractive shelters for critters. They will be in there whether or not you cover it. Place your wood far as possible from your home.