Be a Good Neighbour...
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Curbing Dog Barking for Dog Owners
The reasons a dog is likely to bark incessantly and how you can train it and use other useful mechanisms to reduce the amount of barking your dog makes....
Getting to Know Your Neighbours
It can be hard to make friends when you move into a new area, but here's how to make the best impression on a new neighbourhood....
Looking Out for Elderly Neighbours
Elderly neighbours are often proud to accept any help, so how do you keep an eye on them without imposing?...
Looking Out for Elderly Neighbours in Cold Weather
Older people are more vulnerable when the weather gets colder, so spare a little time for your elderly neighbours and look out for them over the winter....
Making New Neighbours Feel Welcome
So you have new neighbours? Here are some helpful hints on making them feel welcome and helping them to settle into the neighbourhood....
Making Your Neighbourhood a Nicer Place
Making the area you live in a better place isn't just down to other people......
Neighbour Guide: Wood Burning Stoves and Chimineas
Plumes of smoke coming from your neighbour's garden or chimney? Here's exactly what to do about those wood burning stove and chiminea problems....
Quiz: Are You a Good Neighbour?
How do you know whether you're a good neighbour? Take our quiz to find out what you're like to live next door to and how you can improve your neighbourliness....
Quiz: Are You a Neighbour from Hell?
Are you a good neighbour or a neighbour from hell? These three questions will prove if you are a great person to live next to or someone to run a mile from!...
Rules on Hedges & Roots Growing into your Property
The rights, obligations and restrictions when it comes to hedges, particularly those which are on adjoining properties. What you need to do if there’s a dispute....
Soundproofing Your Property
Soundproofing your home can be a cheap DIY job. But if you want to professionally soundproof your home, you'll need to turn to the experts....
Tips on How to be a Good Neighbour
Steps you can take and considerations to bear in mind if you want to be known as a good neighbour who is popular among other members of the local community....
What to do if You're Concerned About the Health of a Neighbour
Ways of determining whether a neighbour’s health might be poor and what you can do to help. Using tact and diplomacy to decide whether you need to take further action…...
What to Do When You're Planning Building Work
Your neighbours are unlikely to be pleased about building work so find out how best to get them on side before the work begins....