New Africa/Shutterstock It's funny when it's the plot of a comedy, but strained relationships with a neighbor in real life can feel more like a horror movie. And it is fences that are often at the center of neighbor-on-neighbor conflicts. Redditor CeleryAdmirable3291 explained such a situation on the legal advice subreddit r/AskALawyer after… Continue reading “Do they have the power?”

If you wander the English countryside long enough, you'll eventually come across what looks like a brick wall designed by a snake. The long, snaking fences that curve back and forth are called crackle walls. However, these whimsical walls are more than just decorative. The highlight: These curved walls actually use fewer bricks than a… Continue reading Why snake-like “crinkle-crankle” walls are an engineering genius

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. These homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500 square meter lots. However, as in many Los Angeles neighborhoods, such homes are slowly being removed. Two-story houses are being built in their place. From the second floor you can look into your neighbor's… Continue reading Why Native Plants Are the Best Option for Privacy Hedging in California – Orange County Register