If you’re moving to a place where there are more (or closer) neighbors than you’re used to, do you really know what you are getting yourself into? Is it great or not-so-great having neighbors? That’s the real question at play, isn’t it?! If you haven’t given it much thought before, perhaps it’s time to do […]
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You might think that being friends with the neighbors is a good idea. After all, having buddies next door can only make your life easier, right? The sad reality is that making friends with the neighbors is not always a good idea. In fact, for some, it’s the worst decision they ever made. Today, we’re
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The neighbor keeps coming over unannounced to crack a beer and catch up. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Maybe…except if you value your privacy and don’t particularly want the neighbor’s company consistently. What if the neighbor keeps asking to borrow your garden tools and equipment? Do you simply comply because you’re their neighbor, or is there
How to Say “No” to a Neighbor: 16 Tips and Advice (Polite, Effective,…) Read More »
Having neighbors that don’t have any concept of boundaries can be hard. It’s nice to be liked and to know that the neighbors and their kids want to spend time with you (and the family), but sometimes you need to set boundaries in place to protect your own space and family time. Creating boundaries with
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Help! My landlord lives next door!; now what?! When you find yourself shacking up next door to your actual landlord, stress levels are bound to be at an all-time high. Managing a healthy relationship with your landlord and neighbor may seem like a mammoth task, but the reality is that with a few coping mechanisms up your
My Landlord Is My Neighbor: 16 Tips and Advice to Live in Harmony Read More »
It’s one thing to have tenants; it’s quite another to actually live next door to them. Living next to your tenants brings about a host of complications that you might not have given much consideration to when you initially bought your property. For one thing, it’s probably going to be hard to find tenants that
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Are your neighbors a little…um, unsavory? Or downright toxic? Dealing with bad neighbors can be a nightmare, especially if you have no experience in the art. Your first time is always bound to be the hardest! A neighbor can be classed as bad or toxic for any number of reasons. In order to survive the
16 Clever Ways to Deal With Bad/Toxic Neighbors! (Handle the Situation…) Read More »
Ever had the fleeting thought that it might be a good idea to share a property with, or live next door to your parents, in-laws, or siblings? Well, perhaps it’s time to put that fleeting thought aside and get realistic. Living next door to family members might not be quite as magical as you imagined,
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If your neighbor is starting to act a little…unusual, perhaps it’s a sign that they have taken a liking to you. Maybe, just maybe, that age-old “girl next door” or “guy next door” fantasy is playing out in your very own life. Or perhaps you are reading it all wrong, and it’s got nothing to
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You definitely don’t want to get on the wrong side of the neighbors! Chances are that you will be living next to each other for the foreseeable future. Because of this, most people do whatever possible to ensure that they nurture a healthy and happy neighborly relationship. Having a healthy relationship with your neighbors is
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