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Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:40 pm

It has been suggested that I carpet the garage in which I store my Beetle during Buffalo winters....any thoughts?? The garage is not heated and condensation creates enough moisture with out the carpet to add to it I think...thanks for the help!!

Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:41 pm

I wouldn't do it...carpet holds moisture.

Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:40 pm

Just make sure you have ventilation. Air moving around.
As for rodents, mothballs seem to work the best. I tried the Irish spring soap, and the mice ate the soap.

Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:32 am

Not sure if it is the smart way but I put plastic down then park on it to help keep the moisture away from the bottom.

Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:57 am

Ditto on the moisture and ventilation already mentioned.
I wouldn't carpet the garage, even if it would be more comfortable while working on the car.

Put different tires on it, or put it on jackstands/dollies.
Sitting on the cold concrete slab will cause hard or flat spots.
Store your good tires in the basement, or at least off the floor.

Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:02 am

Russ Wolfe wrote:
As for rodents, mothballs seem to work the best. I tried the Irish spring soap, and the mice ate the soap.
Moth Balls are not a good idea, unless you want to smell like Grandma's sweater :oops: I've used them and had a dead mouse caught in a snap trap right next to the moth balls.
I use dryer sheets, its a better smell to live with the 1st week out of storage, and dissipates quickly, the moth ball smell seems to linger for months.
I also use snap traps w/ "Dots " candy, they work the best so far.

Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:21 pm

BIG thanks to all who offered their thoughts and suggestions...it is really appreciated!!

Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:56 pm

crukab wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote:
As for rodents, mothballs seem to work the best. I tried the Irish spring soap, and the mice ate the soap.
Moth Balls are not a good idea, unless you want to smell like Grandma's sweater :oops: I've used them and had a dead mouse caught in a snap trap right next to the moth balls.
I use dryer sheets, its a better smell to live with the 1st week out of storage, and dissipates quickly, the moth ball smell seems to linger for months.
I also use snap traps w/ "Dots " candy, they work the best so far. Dots Candy! I'll try it! They seem to be passing up the Poison now and peanut butter never worked! :twisted:

Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:11 pm

I've used drippings from the fat from steaks. Just take a chunk and hold a match under it till it drips all over the trap. Don't have to re-bait as often and they can't steal it. Smells good too!

Caught 36 rats (don't ask) using that formula.

Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:23 am

Ive heard raising the car on jackstands to take the weight off the tires/suspension, helps to increase the life of the tires.
I put ammonia in little containers to keep the mice out.