No matter where you live, you always have neighbors – sometimes close by and sometimes at a little distance. You may be perfectly blissful at your current residence or wish that you were at some other place completely different from the present one.

Wherever you stay, you would like to feel safe and connected. You can achieve this by being neighborly. This not only increases home pride and gives a sense of security; it also makes the neighborhood a better place for everyone.

In order to be a great neighbor, here are some useful tips.

Communicate

It’ll hold you in good stead to regularly touch base with your neighbors. When you share a good relationship through regular communication, resolving problems when they arise becomes simpler.

Take care to look out for one another and be aware of happenings around. Watch out for any suspicious behavior and report anything amiss on your neighbor’s property immediately. Intimate the police if required.

Avoid noisy behavior

Excessive noise is known to be a common cause of friction between neighbors. When you’re organizing a party, inform your neighbors about the probability of extra noise and make sure you finish off with anything noisy before it gets really late.

Even while the party is on, be mindful of music volume, especially if you’re living in a townhouse or condo and sharing walls with neighbors. During summers, try to avoid things that might cause disturbances like mowing your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening.

Smile!

Everyone knows that a warm smile has the power to bring sunshine into lives. A smiling greeting can go a long way in forging strong bonds. This tiny bit of effort can help your surroundings become awesome for you, your family, friends, and neighbors.

It’s a fact that pleasantries and conversations around pets and children can lead to long term friendships.

Pool resources

Pooling of resources is a great way to save money and benefit planet earth. Things like car-pooling for store visits and dropping kids, sharing extra garden produce, and exchanging surplus stuff help increase the feeling of neighborliness.

Maintain your property

If your property looks neat and well maintained, it contributes to the good looks of your neighborhood. Attend to things requiring repairs as soon as possible. Keep lawns well mowed during the summer and clear out snow promptly during winter. Ensure your garden is weed-free and that hedges and trees are trimmed.

Provide small services

Helping our neighbors with some of the duties associated with daily life such as mowing the lawn or cleaning out gutters can help create strong bonds. Even things like help with fixing dysfunctional appliances or getting toys off the roof are much appreciated.

Be tolerant

Sometimes you may not like the way a neighbor behaves. If it’s not specifically aimed at you, try not to let it upset you. He may just be using you as a sounding board or wanting to let off some steam. His intention might not be to hurt you. Recognize harmless statements for what they are.

Your neighbor will appreciate it and willingly be there for you when roles are reversed!