Reason #63 why I love living in a "working class" neighborhood. Everyone around here knows I love a good salvage project, so they let me know when materials can be picked up from a jobsite. I'll use some of these for a kids fort I'm planning, more updates on that to come..

I genuinely feel pity for my wealthy clients that feel like they need to whisper to me about their neighbors (and that is quite common sadly) or ask their HOA for permission to plant trees or have a garden

Here are a few other things I love about our neighborhood:

People have tangible skills

We look out for each other

Code enforcement doesn't come around

Nobody calls the police (thieves and criminals are dealt with directly- yes there are some good stories)

I can recommend someone from the neighborhood from almost every trade to my clients

We never have to rent tools since someone has it

You can shoot guns (as long as it isn't too early or late at night)

Taxes are lower

Build and grow whatever you want (neighbors offer to help with anything big)

No solicitors

If a tree falls in the street, the city is never called

Work hard play hard isn't just a slogan

If someone gets deported the neighborhood helps out the wife

There is a beautiful line that everyone walks of hanging out/catching up, but never getting up in each others business

Small mortgages and rents mean less stress

Kids can roam cause the neighbors know them and look out

I could go on all day. We probably got lucky, but we also make it a point to bring as much value to the table as possible. The golden rule certainly applies

Hopefully this is a helpful reminder to someone out there

#salvage #grownostr #diy