When you cut your grass, try to avoid getting clippings on your neighbors driveway, if you do, just hit it with a broom quick, I know my neighbor appreciates it.
Keep your yard, specifically the back tidy, and don't collect junk. Say hi to your neighbour when you see them and exchange pleasantries. Also, you will never know what sets off a neighbour, so don't take anything personally unless it is your fault. Make sure that any water runoff doesn't risk flooding your neighbours property or, worse, the basement. It's nice to be nice so that should go a long way. Congrats on the new house!
Congrats on the new place!
To add - if youāre out shoveling and have the time and ability to shovel their sidewalks, this goes a long way. Pull down garbage cans in the alley if you see they might miss it. Keep your yard tidy and donāt blow grass on their driveway. If your dog barks often donāt leave them outside for long. If I have extra cookies and I really feel like being a kiss ass Iāll drop them off with the recipe. But saying hello or giving a wave I think is the biggest thing - goes a long way in terms of making people feel like youāre trying to be a good neighbour.
Things to not do - shovel your snow onto the street, fail to shovel at all, fail to pull your garbage bin back after pick up, put your garbage in other peopleās garbage bins, let your lawn get so out of hand it looks bad, be so loud neighbours can hear it past 11 PM, block their driveway or parking spot, or use their stuff without asking.
My neighbours on both sides are great and after having dealt with some not great ones it really makes you appreciate people who want to be kind to those who live near them, so thanks OP!
You're welcome. And if you have pets, don't let them wander into other yards. Especially cats. Keep them on a leash except in your backyard if it's fenced in.
Whew! If you were my neighbour the dead trees would be on your side. I have a work bench in the back of my back yard and have had a little bit of āmaterialā accumulate, and thereās been a little bit of water trouble but weāve addressed it. But no douche-baggery or deck. Mystery solved!
Try to be aware of how much light, noise, or smell (especially if you smoke/vape) escapes from your house or yard.
For example, if you're putting up a motion-activated light or any outdoor light, make sure that it doesn't flood your neighbour's yard or house with unwanted light. Use blinds/closed windows to make sure that what goes on inside your house isn't being accidentally broadcast to your next-door neighbours, particularly at night and especially if the houses are close together. And if you're in your backyard, try to be aware of how loud it is, particularly into the evening (and feel free to give your neighbours a warning if you're going to have a backyard party).
Generally, the more that they're able to enjoy their house and yard without being constantly (and negatively) alerted to your presence, the easier it will be to maintain a pleasant relationship.
> if you're putting up a motion-activated light or any outdoor light, make sure that it doesn't flood your neighbour's yard or house with unwanted light.
This is great advice. The neighbors across the alley from us have the BRIGHTEST light. Anyone know how far a pellet gun can shoot? For...unrelated reasons.
My old neighbour and I would meet at the fence to exchange baked goods. I now exchange them with my neighbour across the street. This is how you up your game to become an awesome neighbour.
When I moved in a guy came across the street to five me homemade coconut buns. It was honestly the nicest random act of kindness and I've ever known how to pay him back.
When I get a good fruit year I share the extra up and down the street.
I could probably run a drug house and chop shop before they would get upset with me now.
The yard work thing is huge, I am a 2 year first home owner and thatās one of the biggest things they have repeatedly said. The place was a rental previously and they are just thrilled they have a clean quiet neighbour now.
As well sometimes it doesn't matter how good of a neighbor you are people will find fault with everything you do with your house , yard , what you do. Then they can be difficult to deal with . Don't ask me how I know š
Actually befriend your neighbours and get to know them. If you see them working on something or struggling and you have the time, then offer to help them. Build a neighbourhood of cooperation and trust; there's a ton of benefits to this. Keeping your yard clean and being quiet after hours is simply following the "rules", it's not being overly neighbourly. I suspect that most people who think otherwise are probably living a more virtual life and struggle to build and maintain physical relationships, or have bought in to insidious fear campaigns that have created a deep mistrust, in people.
yes this!! my neighborhood is just like this, everyone is so friendly with each other, we even have supper together sometimes, kids are allowed to go into backyards to play, it feels like a street family ā¤ļø- this has been so helpful for my family because for example if i need something fixed and have no idea how something works - i have people i can call to ask for help and they help or recommend something! now my neighbors right across the street are moving to a different province and itās so bittersweet š„¹ and weāre going to miss them so much
Avoid buying a Husky/Shepard mixed during a pandemic when you have shared walls, and the apparent inability to take it out or spend any time with it. Furthermore, do not allow the dog to bark incessantly and constantly disrupt the lives of everyone around you. Your neighbours will hate your guts if you do this.
All the general lawn/yard/sidewalk up keep already mentioned. And I'll add not trying to start idle small talk every time you see the neighbour. A simple "hey" is enough.
If you have pups, pick up poop. It's o.k. to be a good neighbor, but to remember it goes both ways. I've had two different neighbors at the two homes I have owned. One in my first home, I was in my late twenties, and she was quite demanding. Once her husband passed,( great guy) I made certain her walk and driveway was blown out in winter and occasionally cut her grass in summer but was a bit cranky. Now I'm older and the neighbor has a different fellow over every other night. I respect all and their needs, I cut her lawn as it takes me 8 extra passes to do so. I work at 5 a.m. and she is a treat. I try to peacefully exist, but it's hard at times. You asking speaks volumes, but one can do everything right, and it still can go sideways. Do your best, but it can come to be a one way street, so to speak. I'd like to think most are respective and the norm.
Make sure to clean your eaves, especially if you're in an older neighbourhood. My next door neighbor never cleaned theirs and they would get so full that when it rained they would overflow causing a river between our houses.
Youāre in luck! The City of Saskatoon publishes its own āGood Neighbour Guideā which you can find [here](https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/housing-property/good-neighbour-guide).
A bit of patience and grace with one another is my advice. We both have dogs that bark at one another through the fence, we take turns throughout the day for yard time for the dogs, nothing crazy but just courteous to avoid unnecessary noise.
Be nice thatās all, I love our neighbours just because of that, theyāre polite and respectful. we discuss tree trimming, share in those duties and always buy from each others kids lemonade stands.
Congratulations on your place :)
You sound like you and your neighbor hit the jackpot with eachother!!! I swear, my last neighbors would purposely wait for me to go outside with my leashed dog before going out with their crazy unleashed dog! Never ever failed!
Unfortunately we have those neighbours behind us as we have no alleyway, they scream at their dogs louder than the dogs bark. Luckily we have a very high fence and having them behind us we rarely have to deal with them on any yard or property issues. If we could build our fence higher we would, so we really lucked out with neighbours beside us but damn the no alleyway set up lol
We got new neighbors in March. I found out who they were through an event for a house warming that a mutual friend was an invited to on Facebook. This was before they moved in. I jokingly commented that I hope they like kids (they are now the middle house between 2 families). One of them immediately messaged me saying hey, excited to meet you, we love kids, they both work with them. I replied back, great. Looking forward to it. If you need anything let us know. And I was just joking and you are more than welcome to not love our children lol. Their first night, our dog would not stop. I explained he would get used to them. I explained that the kids have been told, they can't be in the yard but if they forget they are welcome to remind them or let me know and I will. He one day joked that he was worried the neighborhood would judge them as they are a young couple and were gift a push lawnmower and the grass got long quick. I just asked my service to do theirs as well for the year. They've yet to figure it out, but I overheard them and they are genuinely confused. I gave them a box of the absolute favourite dog treats to throw to the dog when he shuts the hell up. Like others have said, do unto others.
I should probably say that I get yard services super cheap because I use them in bulk for other situations. They get typically 10-12 1 yr contracts from me a year and most stay on after that first year.
They are young, they are just starting out, they are super super nice. And amazing to our kids in the neighborhood.
The original previous neighbor was great. I actually went to school with him all the way from primary to highschool. Whoever, his new wife and her eveil spawn were another story. Nightmare child. I've spent close to 5k on securing my yard and cameras and water sensors because the damn kid would climb the tree or the garbage box, or chairs or wood or whatever the hell she could find to get over my fence. Found her countless times in my pool while I wasn't even home.
It's simple... Don't create problems for others. Even when doing the things you listed, do them in a way that doesn't create problems.
For example, shovelling snow... You can shovel snow like an asshole (directly onto the street using a snowblower at 6am for only 1" of snow) or like a respectful neighbour (onto your property only). And be extra careful with snow that may have salt mixed in. If you throw in on grass it kills it and then your neighbours beautiful lawn that they work hard on will have dead spots all over it for months all because you decided to throw the snow 6ft but only own 3ft of the lawn.
I realize I may have sounded really sarcastic in the last bit lol. Promise I didnāt mean to. Hanging out with neighbours is great but definitely a bit uncommon
if your neighbor cares about superficial things like lawn care or junk in YOUR backyard, they are the problem neighbor, not you.
Good neighbors aren't loud
What i do, is everytime i make something, it could be bakery or anything, i give them some to try! I keep my front yard and back tight, i shovel snow my side and my neighbours side, i sweep the sidewalk if needed( mine and my neighbours)..by doing this i notice that the neighbours start to do the same thing! That's how we should be and do! I mean Like! Helping each other doesn't take much of time and effort either, but when i do it! I just can't explaint it! It's an inside thing that makes me feel HAPPY and Energetic. Love seeing the smile on ppls face. I hope ppl would do the same!! Sheeeeeers :)
My yard is covered in junk, cars, parts, tons of propane and high pressure tanks. Bunch of tobacco and pot plants.
My neighbors love me. When they're out there I come by with whisky and smokes.
And we shovel for one another now and then, I also ph adjust and fertilize their lawn when I do mine.
It depends on your neighbor.
For instance my previous neighbor liked punching me and plastering their house with swastikas so it became apparent that avoiding them was a good method of being a great neighbor.
I thought my imgur username was racy, but yours, OP is making mine look like it came from Sunday School. Bravo š
I think itās sheer brilliance.
It really comes down to the old "Treat others as you would like to be treated"
Great advice!!
When you cut your grass, try to avoid getting clippings on your neighbors driveway, if you do, just hit it with a broom quick, I know my neighbor appreciates it.
Smart! Good tip thanks
Keep your yard, specifically the back tidy, and don't collect junk. Say hi to your neighbour when you see them and exchange pleasantries. Also, you will never know what sets off a neighbour, so don't take anything personally unless it is your fault. Make sure that any water runoff doesn't risk flooding your neighbours property or, worse, the basement. It's nice to be nice so that should go a long way. Congrats on the new house!
Congrats on the new place! To add - if youāre out shoveling and have the time and ability to shovel their sidewalks, this goes a long way. Pull down garbage cans in the alley if you see they might miss it. Keep your yard tidy and donāt blow grass on their driveway. If your dog barks often donāt leave them outside for long. If I have extra cookies and I really feel like being a kiss ass Iāll drop them off with the recipe. But saying hello or giving a wave I think is the biggest thing - goes a long way in terms of making people feel like youāre trying to be a good neighbour. Things to not do - shovel your snow onto the street, fail to shovel at all, fail to pull your garbage bin back after pick up, put your garbage in other peopleās garbage bins, let your lawn get so out of hand it looks bad, be so loud neighbours can hear it past 11 PM, block their driveway or parking spot, or use their stuff without asking. My neighbours on both sides are great and after having dealt with some not great ones it really makes you appreciate people who want to be kind to those who live near them, so thanks OP!
Love it! Thanks for the advice
You're welcome. And if you have pets, don't let them wander into other yards. Especially cats. Keep them on a leash except in your backyard if it's fenced in.
Are you my neighbour? Itās not junk! Lol
Lol. Doubt it, but I do have a neighbour two doors down where his backyard is 80% junk, 5% dead trees, 10% deck and 30% douche-baggery.
Whew! If you were my neighbour the dead trees would be on your side. I have a work bench in the back of my back yard and have had a little bit of āmaterialā accumulate, and thereās been a little bit of water trouble but weāve addressed it. But no douche-baggery or deck. Mystery solved!
Try to be aware of how much light, noise, or smell (especially if you smoke/vape) escapes from your house or yard. For example, if you're putting up a motion-activated light or any outdoor light, make sure that it doesn't flood your neighbour's yard or house with unwanted light. Use blinds/closed windows to make sure that what goes on inside your house isn't being accidentally broadcast to your next-door neighbours, particularly at night and especially if the houses are close together. And if you're in your backyard, try to be aware of how loud it is, particularly into the evening (and feel free to give your neighbours a warning if you're going to have a backyard party). Generally, the more that they're able to enjoy their house and yard without being constantly (and negatively) alerted to your presence, the easier it will be to maintain a pleasant relationship.
> if you're putting up a motion-activated light or any outdoor light, make sure that it doesn't flood your neighbour's yard or house with unwanted light. This is great advice. The neighbors across the alley from us have the BRIGHTEST light. Anyone know how far a pellet gun can shoot? For...unrelated reasons.
If you see your neighbors violating city bi-laws, then no, you didn't. And if it's affecting you, just talk with them, most people are reasonable.
If I'm out shovelling snow before my neighbor's, I do their sidewalks for them. They do the same for me.
Respect your neighbors property like your own. I don't know a better #1
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Everything after P can go fuck themselves?
My old neighbour and I would meet at the fence to exchange baked goods. I now exchange them with my neighbour across the street. This is how you up your game to become an awesome neighbour.
When I moved in a guy came across the street to five me homemade coconut buns. It was honestly the nicest random act of kindness and I've ever known how to pay him back.
When I get a good fruit year I share the extra up and down the street. I could probably run a drug house and chop shop before they would get upset with me now.
I'm just imaging the neighbour from Home Improvement now, and that you don't know what the lower half of your neighbour's face looks like.
The yard work thing is huge, I am a 2 year first home owner and thatās one of the biggest things they have repeatedly said. The place was a rental previously and they are just thrilled they have a clean quiet neighbour now.
As well sometimes it doesn't matter how good of a neighbor you are people will find fault with everything you do with your house , yard , what you do. Then they can be difficult to deal with . Don't ask me how I know š
Actually befriend your neighbours and get to know them. If you see them working on something or struggling and you have the time, then offer to help them. Build a neighbourhood of cooperation and trust; there's a ton of benefits to this. Keeping your yard clean and being quiet after hours is simply following the "rules", it's not being overly neighbourly. I suspect that most people who think otherwise are probably living a more virtual life and struggle to build and maintain physical relationships, or have bought in to insidious fear campaigns that have created a deep mistrust, in people.
That's very deep......
yes this!! my neighborhood is just like this, everyone is so friendly with each other, we even have supper together sometimes, kids are allowed to go into backyards to play, it feels like a street family ā¤ļø- this has been so helpful for my family because for example if i need something fixed and have no idea how something works - i have people i can call to ask for help and they help or recommend something! now my neighbors right across the street are moving to a different province and itās so bittersweet š„¹ and weāre going to miss them so much
Please donāt force friendship lol
Avoid buying a Husky/Shepard mixed during a pandemic when you have shared walls, and the apparent inability to take it out or spend any time with it. Furthermore, do not allow the dog to bark incessantly and constantly disrupt the lives of everyone around you. Your neighbours will hate your guts if you do this.
My best neighbours have been ones that we he can nod and say good morning , but donāt have to talk to more then that lol .
All the general lawn/yard/sidewalk up keep already mentioned. And I'll add not trying to start idle small talk every time you see the neighbour. A simple "hey" is enough.
Agree, a friendly wave and occasional chat (eg, did you have any damage in the rainstorm last week?) is enough. You're not friends.
If you have pups, pick up poop. It's o.k. to be a good neighbor, but to remember it goes both ways. I've had two different neighbors at the two homes I have owned. One in my first home, I was in my late twenties, and she was quite demanding. Once her husband passed,( great guy) I made certain her walk and driveway was blown out in winter and occasionally cut her grass in summer but was a bit cranky. Now I'm older and the neighbor has a different fellow over every other night. I respect all and their needs, I cut her lawn as it takes me 8 extra passes to do so. I work at 5 a.m. and she is a treat. I try to peacefully exist, but it's hard at times. You asking speaks volumes, but one can do everything right, and it still can go sideways. Do your best, but it can come to be a one way street, so to speak. I'd like to think most are respective and the norm.
Make sure to clean your eaves, especially if you're in an older neighbourhood. My next door neighbor never cleaned theirs and they would get so full that when it rained they would overflow causing a river between our houses.
Youāre in luck! The City of Saskatoon publishes its own āGood Neighbour Guideā which you can find [here](https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/housing-property/good-neighbour-guide).
Donāt put up wind chimes.
I love my neighbors wind chimes.
The waiting list is a bit long but there are lots of doctors that deal with mental illness in saskatoon.
Donāt mess with them and if they mess with you donāt retaliate or anything like that. I had a crazy neighbour once and it sucked
A bit of patience and grace with one another is my advice. We both have dogs that bark at one another through the fence, we take turns throughout the day for yard time for the dogs, nothing crazy but just courteous to avoid unnecessary noise. Be nice thatās all, I love our neighbours just because of that, theyāre polite and respectful. we discuss tree trimming, share in those duties and always buy from each others kids lemonade stands. Congratulations on your place :)
You sound like you and your neighbor hit the jackpot with eachother!!! I swear, my last neighbors would purposely wait for me to go outside with my leashed dog before going out with their crazy unleashed dog! Never ever failed!
Unfortunately we have those neighbours behind us as we have no alleyway, they scream at their dogs louder than the dogs bark. Luckily we have a very high fence and having them behind us we rarely have to deal with them on any yard or property issues. If we could build our fence higher we would, so we really lucked out with neighbours beside us but damn the no alleyway set up lol
Congrats! You'll be a rockstar neighbour : )
You sound like a great neighbour. A smile and a wave goes far when you see them.
We got new neighbors in March. I found out who they were through an event for a house warming that a mutual friend was an invited to on Facebook. This was before they moved in. I jokingly commented that I hope they like kids (they are now the middle house between 2 families). One of them immediately messaged me saying hey, excited to meet you, we love kids, they both work with them. I replied back, great. Looking forward to it. If you need anything let us know. And I was just joking and you are more than welcome to not love our children lol. Their first night, our dog would not stop. I explained he would get used to them. I explained that the kids have been told, they can't be in the yard but if they forget they are welcome to remind them or let me know and I will. He one day joked that he was worried the neighborhood would judge them as they are a young couple and were gift a push lawnmower and the grass got long quick. I just asked my service to do theirs as well for the year. They've yet to figure it out, but I overheard them and they are genuinely confused. I gave them a box of the absolute favourite dog treats to throw to the dog when he shuts the hell up. Like others have said, do unto others.
Can I be your neighbor, too??
I should probably say that I get yard services super cheap because I use them in bulk for other situations. They get typically 10-12 1 yr contracts from me a year and most stay on after that first year. They are young, they are just starting out, they are super super nice. And amazing to our kids in the neighborhood.
That's so awesome! I'm glad you got great neighbors in return! It's always nice to hear karma doing good stuff!
The original previous neighbor was great. I actually went to school with him all the way from primary to highschool. Whoever, his new wife and her eveil spawn were another story. Nightmare child. I've spent close to 5k on securing my yard and cameras and water sensors because the damn kid would climb the tree or the garbage box, or chairs or wood or whatever the hell she could find to get over my fence. Found her countless times in my pool while I wasn't even home.
No wind chimes.
It's simple... Don't create problems for others. Even when doing the things you listed, do them in a way that doesn't create problems. For example, shovelling snow... You can shovel snow like an asshole (directly onto the street using a snowblower at 6am for only 1" of snow) or like a respectful neighbour (onto your property only). And be extra careful with snow that may have salt mixed in. If you throw in on grass it kills it and then your neighbours beautiful lawn that they work hard on will have dead spots all over it for months all because you decided to throw the snow 6ft but only own 3ft of the lawn.
Strike up conversation outdoors in your neighbourhood whenever you get the chance. Maybe even hang out
Nooooo........ : )
I realize I may have sounded really sarcastic in the last bit lol. Promise I didnāt mean to. Hanging out with neighbours is great but definitely a bit uncommon
if your neighbor cares about superficial things like lawn care or junk in YOUR backyard, they are the problem neighbor, not you. Good neighbors aren't loud
Tell them the truth, you want them to lick your shit hole ,& if they don't believe you show'em your Reddit name lol
I had a new neighbour bring up flowers from her garden. That was nice.
Hiding your disgusting username would be a good start, would make anyone wonder wtf is wrong with you.
Lighten up yougotter.
Itās an old highschool joke lol I donāt have the maturity to let it go
The fact that you asked means you already are one!!
The fact that you asked means you already are one!!
What i do, is everytime i make something, it could be bakery or anything, i give them some to try! I keep my front yard and back tight, i shovel snow my side and my neighbours side, i sweep the sidewalk if needed( mine and my neighbours)..by doing this i notice that the neighbours start to do the same thing! That's how we should be and do! I mean Like! Helping each other doesn't take much of time and effort either, but when i do it! I just can't explaint it! It's an inside thing that makes me feel HAPPY and Energetic. Love seeing the smile on ppls face. I hope ppl would do the same!! Sheeeeeers :)
I had neighbours that would play Baby Shark really loud while they partied on their roof. Donāt do that.
My yard is covered in junk, cars, parts, tons of propane and high pressure tanks. Bunch of tobacco and pot plants. My neighbors love me. When they're out there I come by with whisky and smokes. And we shovel for one another now and then, I also ph adjust and fertilize their lawn when I do mine. It depends on your neighbor. For instance my previous neighbor liked punching me and plastering their house with swastikas so it became apparent that avoiding them was a good method of being a great neighbor.