Maintenance Guides / Lawn & Outdoor

Clear yard debris and firewood

Difficulty: moderateTime: 60 mins

Why it matters

Firewood stacked against the house is a direct bridge for termites and carpenter ants to enter your home's framing. Leaf litter against the siding traps moisture and accelerates rot.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Relocate firewood to a rack at least 20 feet away from the home's foundation.

  • 2

    Rake back leaves, pine needles, and deep mulch from around the foundation.

  • 3

    Create a 6-inch gap of bare foundation visible below the siding.