I did some work on my house a week or so ago. I took down this ratty wood cover roof thing that was attached to the side of the house. It needed to come down because it was falling apart, but also it was the way I assume squirrels were getting into my house. There was a hole in the shingles right above it so I assume they would get to the little roof from a tree, and then easy access into my house :( I couldn't get to the hole also because the roof was blocking the way if i used a ladder, and it's way too ratty to stand on it or anything. Anyways I tore that roof thing down with the cheapest wired sawzall that home despot had. And then I used this foam filler that said anti pest. And ... so far so good. Oh i used to hear the animals skittering around in my walls. I haven't heard that since. I'm always surprised when i get things done that i was able to do them :P (If I rattled off all the things I have done to my house it would sound like I am good at stuff, but i really struggle with doing that kind of stuff. Weirdly I'm pretty experienced I guess from all the jobs I have had growing up. I've done painting, and demo and simple construction like installing shingles. I think I will need to really level up on shingles, because my house needs lots of shingle patching, or just to re-shingle it. That is an area where it is worth it to have a nailgun :P)