Two cap fulls of Braggs apple cider vinegar everyday. I don't drink it for gout though. I mix it with a big glass of ice water. My buddy has gout and swares by it. Hope this helps.
I watch hawks attack pigeons at my job pretty often. They will grab them in mid flight and only eat the breast part of the pigeon leaving the rest to whatever else wants it.
I'm not sure if you have a certain kind of tile in mind, but I may have some you can have. I'll take a look and let you know. Might save you a lil cash.
How many square feet are your trying to cover?
Call here
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Bollens.Antiques.and.Hearth.Shop.770-646-5858
They can answer most questions about stoves and fireplace installation.
I have the same problem is my shop, I sprinkle this
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Safer-Brand-4-lb-Diatomaceous-Earth-Ant-and-Crawling-Insect-Killer-51702/202743025 along the inside seal every fews month and around the outside during dry times of the year. It definitely helps.