Neighbors

Lots of new homeowners and others are finding out that there’s a lot of value in what a good relationship with a neighbor can do. More and more of us are taking time to get to know those who live near us, developing a community spirit that can enrich those who participate in it on […]

If your downstairs neighbor has a habit of blowing cigarette smoke outside right below your balcony, you may be worried about your outdoor garden or any other plants you keep outside. Read on for more information on whether or not secondhand smoke can affect your garden. Direct Contact Outdoors A downstairs neighbor smoking directly below […]

If you’re headed out of town and there’s no one who can collect your mail for you, the USPS (United States Postal Service) offers services that can help ensure safe, timely delivery of your mail without making it obvious that no one’s home to collect it. The next time you’re away from home for a […]

Keeping a cat litter box in your apartment is a necessity if you have an indoor cat, but since space is limited in an apartment, you’ll probably be keeping the litter box in a high-traffic area, like the bathroom, a closet or near the doorway.Since you’ll frequently be near the box, it’s especially essential that […]

When you’re living in an apartment, you have to rely on your neighbors to be quiet so that you can get some sleep. Many apartment complexes even make quiet hours a matter of policy, setting certain hours during which tenants are expected to keep noise to a minimum. Unfortunately, not all neighbors are considerate, and […]

If at any moment you have thought to yourself, “How do I keep my neighbor from leeching my wireless connection?,” then you may find this information helpful. Living in close proximity to neighbors can be an Internet disaster, especially when you haven’t taken steps to protect your wireless service. Depending on your Internet speed and […]

If you have a neighbor stealing your Netflix, he is committing a crime. Netflix is a company that offers you the chance to see movies in the order that you want to see them. It’s pretty simple. You log onto their website, pay a small fee every month and choose a plan that works for […]

First impressions that you make on your neighbors may determine the fate of your neighborly relationship. When you move into a new home, chances are that someone is going to be living next to you. If you’re living in an apartment or townhome, living in close proximity to another person is unavoidable. Start things off […]

Dating a neighbor can be a very smart move. Your date certainly never has to go far to pick you up. People have been singing the praises of dating those nearby since long before Judy Garland sang its praises in her famous ballad, “The Boy Next Door” in “Meet Me In St. Louis.” Although it […]