Neighbors

Non-Aggressive Strategies for Dealing With Noisy Neighbors

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Anybody who has had noisy neighbors knows that this can be a harrowing situation. It can be hard to know how to deal with loud neighbors, and a lot of longtime residents who suddenly encounter a problem don’t know how to go about fixing it. It’s particularly difficult for those who tend to avoid conflict. They may not be able to deal directly with those who are making the noise. For neighbors who are losing sleep over an increased decibel…

Dealing with Your Neighbor’s Barking Dog

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Dealing with your neighbors barking dog is necessary if you want to live comfortably in your apartment. A barking dog can be a nuisance, and if you don’t confront the issue, you’ll live in misery. Here are some options to consider:

Talk to Your Neighbor

Your best option is to talk to your neighbor. They can train the dog or use other tactics to stop or at least minimize the barking. Tell them what’s happening in a calm and polite way. They…

How Can I Tell if My Neighbor Is Stealing My Wi-Fi Connection?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Having a neighbor stealing wi fi from you is never a good thing, and you might think that there’s nothing you can do to stop it. Happily, you’re wrong about that.

How Can I Know?

The first thing to know is that when a computer is using a wireless Internet connection, each computer has an “IP address”, a series of numbers which is unique to that computer. Knowing this, you can use that address to find people using your wireless without your…

The Disadvantages of Dating Your Neighbor

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Dating a neighbor can be tricky. While there are advantages to dating someone who lives within such close proximity, a certain amount of risk is involved. If and when things go sour, avoiding the other person will be difficult. Need more persuading as to why you should reconsider dating someone in your complex or building? Consider the following reasons.

When the Relationship Goes Bad, There’s Nowhere to Hide

It’s advisable to avoid dating your neighbor for the same reasons you shouldn’t date…

Noisy Neighbors: What to Do After Multiple Complaints

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Many of us, as either homeowners or renters, have dealt with noisy neighbors at some point in our lives. This can be an issue of a household down the street making a lot of noise, or people in an apartment above or next to others disturbing the peace and quiet of those who live with them in the same building.

At first, you might just call the local police on a neighbor for a noise violation, but for more than one…