Let’s talk about a few ways to help your neighbors keep their sanity — and help property values keep their dignity.
Don’t Start a Backyard Junkyard
Your retired car parts and mystery metal collection may be “art,” but if it’s beginning to look like a DIY scrapyard, it’s time to re-evaluate.
(Bonus tip: Old toilets and spare tires are not planters.)
Aim Your Lights at the Moths, Not Your Neighbor’s Bedroom
Unless your goal is to help the Joneses get a head start on their tanning routine at 2 a.m., keep exterior lighting considerate. The night sky called — it wants its stars back.
Be Mindful of Neighborhood Bedtimes
Want to have a block party? Awesome!
Want to host it next to the neighbor who goes to bed at 9pm?
Maybe let them know first… or at least offer pie.
Keep the Dog Concerts to Daytime Hours
We love pets. We do not love 1 a.m. solo barking performances.
Doggie karaoke is best sung before bedtime.
“Natural Landscaping” Shouldn’t Mean a Sasquatch Habitat
A little wild is charming. A lot wild starts attracting National Geographic.
Your neighbors shouldn’t need a machete to visit your front door.
Maintenance Matters
A well-kept exterior isn’t just pretty — it protects everyone’s investment.
Translation: When you care for your property, you help support the value of every home around you.
Being a good neighbor isn’t just about being polite — it helps maintain strong community and strong property values.
A tidy yard, a quiet pup, and lights that don’t mimic a prison yard… it all adds up.
Let’s keep it friendly and lovely — for ourselves, our neighbors, and the next folks who fall in love with part of Southern Colorado.
