Laureise Livingston highlights that owning a home in a wooded area brings unforeseen troubles, saying, 'Just a PSA about buying a house in a wooded area: Just don't.' The reality of their living situation was starkly different from their dream, filled with rodent infestations and financial burdens. The charm of their 100-year-old home quickly faded as they faced one problem after another, from HVAC damage to costly treatments that left them without heat for six months.
Livingston emphasized the financial strain caused by the rodent problem, revealing, 'Rodents, bugs, and beetles have not only been a problem, they've been eating us alive financially.' After spending over $10,000 to remove the rats and fix the HVAC system, they found the rodents had not only returned but had further damaged their home, creating a cycle of stress and expense.
She recounted her experience vividly, saying, 'Lying on the couch one night, we hear something scratching underneath our floorboards,' which led to horrifying discoveries of ruinous behaviors by Norwegian rats, including their chewing through heating piping wrapped in asbestos. The reality of homeownership had taken a turn for the worse, reflecting the hidden dangers that come with rural properties.
In a twist of fortune, after finally dealing with the rat infestation, the couple learned from a termite company that their neighbors had a termite issue, prompting more inspections and worry. 'We finally finish the rats, we're finally done with the rats, and we say, ahh no more issues, and then boom,' illustrating the endless cycle of home maintenance problems in such environments.
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