9+ ingenious tips to keeping mice out of your home and garage

2. Don’t forget to check these common neglected areas
A few common areas that are often neglected such as windows, doors, or attics. For windows and doors, look for damaged weather stripping. In the attic, check for shredded pipe insulation. Externally, look for cracks that are low or near waste pipes. Be sure to check for small holes as mice can fit through holes as small as 1/2 inch wide.
3. Perform inspections at regular intervals
Regardless of whether you rent or own your home, it’s easy to let things slip and forget to perform regular home maintenance. Setting a calendar reminder on your smartphone to remind you to do these regular home inspections is particularly helpful.
If you think mice are in your garage, be sure to check underneath the car. Often times they like to hide underneath a warm car engine. Once they get to the car, mice can do serious damage, so you’ll want to inspect this early on.
4. Use a live steel trap
There are different mouse trap options out there including humane ones, but a tried-and-true trap with a bit of peanut butter is just as effective. Be sure to dispose of dead mice quickly as the scent can attract other mice. Putting two traps side-by-side can also be more effective than just having one.
5. Prune your garden away your house