I am buying a new tractor in a week or so. I kind of like the CC GT1554. Looks like its made real well in comparison to the others. For various reasons, I will have to store it in my shed (not in my garage). Will doing this substantially reduce the life of the tractor? The shed is made of wood with a wooden floor raised 8 inches off the ground (dirt) via cement blocks. I plan on covering it with the CC poly cover while in the shed. Any other recommendations for storage in the shed? My last (current) mower was a a 12 yr old craftsman with B&S motor. One problem I always had was that the mice liked to nest on top of the cylinder head. as you know , this is a common problem. Do new lawn mowers have this problem? Have manufacturers addressed this issue by possibly blocking passages to the engine? I have read somewhere that spreading moth balls around the tractor helps this situation (the mice using the tracor as a home.) Any feedback would be appreciated.