Do you remember when being a good neighbor was kindly lending a cup of sugar?
Sometimes it is hard to know when you are being a good neighbor. Something that seems neighborly to you, may be an annoyance to someone else. The fact is that very few folks anymore are surrounded by hundreds of acres; therefore you have neighbors. What do you want from them and what do they want from you? If you want others to be considerate of you, be consider of them first.The Golden Rule
Here Are 12 Practices Of Being A Good Neighbor:
Introduce yourself: Let your neighbor know who you are to open the door to a positive existence.It is easier to know how to be a good neighbor is you know a little about them.
Consider your neighbors’ lifestyle. When are reasonable quiet times and when is it okay to mow your lawn? Give them the same information about yourself. You can’t demand that someone follow your rules, but it allows you both a chance to show respect.
Be aware of shared walls. If you’re in a terrace, condominium, semi-detached house or any structure where you and your neighbors share adjacent living spaces, position noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers – even TVs and speakers – away from partition walls. If you live above someone, consider putting linoleum or rubber matting underneath your appliances to deaden or muffle the noise, and remember that someone downstairs can hear you walking around (so minimize how often you wear high heels indoors, for example).
Control your dog. Do not get in a habit of feeding or petting your neighbors pets without their presence. If you leave your pets outside while you are away, ask from time to time how they are behaving during those time. Open the door for your neighbor to talk to you about frustrating pet behavior.
Practice parking etiquette. When you park your vehicle, be sure not to block anyone’s access, or make them have to pull out of a very tight spot. When yo have guests, be sure to instruct them not to block your neighbors’ driveways.
Alert your neighbor to parties. Ideally, invite your neighbors to your party. Otherwise, let them know you are having people over, and invite them to contact you if they are being excessively inconvenienced by your celebration. Be responsible for your guests by encouraging them to behave appropriately.
Keep your yard and garden tidy. Particularly your front yard. Unless you live behind a wall or line of trees, your neighbors have to look at your yard. Especially if your neighborhood has covenant standards, you are responsible to maintain your yard. Remove trash, weeds, broken down equipment, toys and furniture. Also, depending on where you live, you may be cited by you municipality.
Control your bonfire, barbecue or backyard fire. Despite the safety issues, it is alarming when you are sitting in your home and all of a sudden see and smell smoke. A simple hey by the way will due.
Put rubbish/garbage out on the right day. Only put your rubbish/garbage out on the day it’s due for collection. If you accidentally miss the collection, bring it back onto your property immediately and try to contain it well. Garbage that is left out can attract vermin, insects, and other pests, and is also unsightly.
Communicate with your neighbor. Above all, touch base with your neighbors regularly and keep them in the loop. Remember the golden rule and if anything you are planning to do may affect them, minimize it and let them know in advance. Keep the channels of communication open by reminding them that if you’re doing anything which disturbs them, they should feel comfortable approaching you about it.
Be aware of your surroundings, as well as theirs. Even if you’re not in a “neighborhood watch” community, keep your eye on anyone you don’t know acting suspiciously around your neighbor’s property. When in doubt, call the police so they can quickly curtail any criminal activity.
If you have a snow blower and they don’t, spend that extra 60 seconds to clear their walkway. It will save them 60 minutes of hard work and they’ll be grateful!
Be nice to your new neighbors- When someone new is moving next to you,welcome them.They will be thankful to you for a jug of lemonade.
We all want to feel comfortable and safe at home. Being a good neighbor does not have to be difficult, it just takes some effort.
R & R Containers is a small town, American business, supporting our neighbors and community.
Becoming Recycling Responsible takes a great deal of effort initially.
Remember back when we, as a nation, began recycling. When I was a child, living in Michigan, we always collected and returned beverage bottles and cans. We would return them to the grocery store, Meijer’s, where they’d literally count the bottles and cans by hand and give us a voucher for $.10 per that we could pay toward our grocery bill. That was in the 1970’s.
Kennesaw State University Leads with Recycling Responsible Efforts
In 2012, Kennesaw State University compiled a slide show exposing the work and dedication involved in a successful recycling program. The slide show is a pictorial showcase of following recyclables from classroom to recycled product.
They also developed a video that is fun: Here is the Video Link.
As you can see in the slideshow, recycling is still performed by actual human hands. The sorting process has not yet been completely automated. There are machines used for purposes of movement and baling but it actually requires human eyes and hands to sort.
Sorting Similar Commodities:
In order to understand why sorting is so complicated we can look at plastic to explain. There are seven categories of plastic. The categories, as marked on each product, identify what the plastic is made from. Based on that, we can define how it needs to be recycled and what other items are similar. Read about Plastic Recycling.
R & R Containers in Acworth, GA is a Recycling Responsible Company. We commend Kennesaw State University for a great example for others in their commitment to reduction of landfill waste.
Okay Folks… the Annual Georgia Burn Ban has begun.
It is time to switch methods for yard clean up from Burning to Hauling. Beginning May 1, 2015, running through September 30, 2015. This burn ban includes leaves, tree limbs and forest land. Recreational fires, such as in fire pits is allowed. Citizens who do not adhere to the ban may receive a fine. Press Release
The Marietta Fire Department and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources remind you to comply with federal clean air regulations, according to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The ban is in effect for 54 Georgia counties. View the Georgia Summer Burn Page.
There are heightened air quality concerns regarding the formation of ground-level ozone in the summer months of May through September in 54 counties . The number of legal burn types in these counties is therefore limited to 5 (or in some cases 6) of the 13 types during the summer. To learn more about this restriction, view the Summer Burn Ban page.
The following are exceptions to the burn ban:
Agricultural burning exemption*
Forestry “prescribed burning” exemption**
Campfires or barbecues
Firefighting training exemption, if an appropriate permit is issued
Operation of open flame equipment exemption
Explosive disposal in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor Safety Regulations
Exemptions are in accordance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
If you are looking to rent a large dumpster for your home or business in Acworth, GA or surrounding areas please Call R & R Containers!
Other ways to enjoy the Glover Park Concert Series.
Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up in the park after 4:00 p.m.
Personal tables or plastic ground coverings are not permitted in the park, however they may be set up on the street after 5:30 p.m.
You are invited to bring a picnic dinner (beer & wine is permitted)
You may choose to dine in one of the many fine restaurants located on the square.
The West Cobb branch of Coldwell Banker will sponsor table and blanket decorating contests prior to each event, the winners to take home Picnic Baskets full of Goodies. Participation in the contests is free.
We all know that it takes some understanding to raise healthy vegetation. There are differences in light, water and grooming to insure your plants, trees and grass grows healthy. How to prune your trees plays a vital role in success. There are some different techniques to consider.
Crown Thinning:
Crown thinning is a pruning technique primarily used on hardwood trees. Crown thinning is the careful removal of stems and branches to increase light penetration and air movement throughout the crown (the top) of a tree. The intent is to improve a tree’s structure and form while making life uncomfortable for tree pests.
Crown Raising:
Crown raising is simply removing branches from the bottom of the crown of a tree to provide clearance for pedestrians, vehicles, buildings or lines of site. For street trees the minimum clearance is often specified by municipal ordinance.
Crown Reduction
Crown reduction pruning is most often used when a tree has grown too large for its permitted space. This type of pruning is sometimes called drop crotch pruning, is preferred to topping because it results in a more natural appearance, increases the time before pruning is needed again and minimizes stress.
Two methods you should NOT use are Topping and Tipping.
This tree was pruned improperly and is growing epicormic branches at its base.
These methods cause harm to a tree. Topping, the pruning of large upright branches between twig nodes, is sometimes done to reduce the height of a tree. Tipping is a practice of cutting lateral branches between nodes to reduce crown width. These practices invariably result in the development of epicormic sprouts or in the death of the cut branch back to the next lateral branch below. Epicormic sprouts are weakly attached to the stem and eventually will be supported by a decaying branch.
When you decide which method to use to prune your trees, remember you’ll need somewhere to put the branches. Consult your local disposal company to get a container to suit your needs.
R&R Containers: Services Acworth, Georgia and surrounding areas.
If you are ready to start enjoying your yard, it’s time to start pruning the trees!
As the weather warms up, we like to enjoy more time outdoors. If your trees and shrubs have overtaken your walkways, porch and gazebo, you are definitely thinking about pruning the trees. There are many tips available that we’ve compiled for your here.
To beautify your yard: Cutting off dead limbs or removing sections while pruning the trees, you’re giving your tree a whole new look. Like going to the barber or beauty salon.
To help the tree grow: When you remove dead, diseased or broken limbs you can literally help the tree grow healthier, stronger and faster because your tree will not be trying to heal itself.
To encourage fruit production: Pruning a fruit tree you may have encourages the growth of spurs, which will produce fruit the following year.
To remove hazardous branches: Tree Hazards impact people, animals and man-made structures. By far, this is the most imperative reason for pruning your trees. The dead branches fall very easily during high winds or a severe storm. Even when weather conditions are ideal, these branches may fall. Other hazardous branches include ones hanging over the roof of your home and ones growing into electric lines. Additionally, cracks in the tree, decay, cankers and poor root growth are all able to cause safety issues.
To treat disease: By pruning the tree limb if it is diseased you are literally removing is and preventing the disease from spreading to the rest of the tree.
