#2 Second home: the attic

It may sound like a nice thing to have an entry point for the winged animals to hide away during the cold winter months, but in reality, it can end up creating a ton of problems in the long run. Feathered creatures, as we know, love to create nests, and to do that, they end up scavenging for materials. If they end up setting up a home in your attic, they will not only wreak havoc among your belongings if you use the attic space for storage, but they can also end up tearing up the walls.

What’s more, they can even get to your wall insulation, which they will use for their nest, and leave a hole in it. By removing the insulation, you are opening your home up to more dampness and cold, which will translate into higher energy bills.

To make matters worse, having nests in your attic puts you at risk of fire hazards. The animals can also get to the wiring, and their droppings can melt through the cords if they haven’t already picked at them or tried to use them as nest material.

Should we even mention the amount of noise they would make? It’s better to help them set up a nest outside your attic and close off any direct access to these areas.