Welcome new people to the neighborhood. Stop by and introduce yourself. Baking cookies is a
traditional way to extend a warm welcome, but you can also bring them
recommendations for local services, such as babysitters or landscapers; a
children’s activity kit filled with coloring books, crayons, and games; or a
list of local phone numbers.
Little gestures can go a long way. Offer to collect your neighbor’s mail, water their plants or
feed their pet while they’re on vacation. If that’s too much of a commitment,
you might offer to keep an eye out on their house while they’re away.
Keep up your house and yard. This will help maintain property values while keeping the
neighborhood as a whole looking its best. Mow your grass regularly, trim your
shrubs as needed, and make façade repairs in a timely manner.
Walls have ears. If you live in a condo or townhouse, think twice before
plugging in noisy appliances near your neighbor’s walls. A television, a hair
dryer or even the beep of a microwave may be a little white noise for you but
an annoyance for your neighbors.
Know the news. Whether or not you’re head of your community watch program,
there are always chances to help out. Keep your neighbors informed of relevant
news, such as upcoming construction or recent crime. Extra eyes and ears are
always welcomed.
Return kind gestures. If a neighbor lends you something, whether it’s their tools
or their time, return the gesture quickly. It’s easy to move along with your
project and forget they’ve done you a favor, so be sure to show your
appreciation in a timely manner—your gratitude won’t be overlooked.
American Home Shield is providing the information for
general guidance only. Due to the general nature of the property maintenance
and improvement advice in this material, neither American Home Shield
Corporation, nor its licensed subsidiaries assumes any responsibility for any
loss or damage which may be suffered by the use of this information.
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