Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A privacy fence made of unfinished wood - Bilanol/Getty Images A harmonious relationship with your neighbors can help make your ...

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean your yard maintenance stops. In fact, this is the season where fences and sheds are more prone to the brutal weather conditions, causing damage or general ...

Sometimes being right costs more than being patient.

You’ve barely finished unpacking when your new neighbor comes knocking – but instead of a warm welcome, they bring a surprise: The fence between your properties is on their land, they say, and now ...

A woman's neighbors asked her to change the placement of her new fence because they can no longer fit two cars in their driveway The woman — who says she built the fence because of the neighbors' ...

Addressing a neighbor’s fence early protects your property rights and prevents issues such as boundary disputes or adverse possession. Confirming a fence’s location requires deeds, plot plans, and ...

Question: In a recent Q&A, you said if the wooden fence with your neighbor needed replacement, your neighbor would not need to share the extra cost of an upgraded fence, even if the upgraded fence ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...

Hello Lower Hudson Valley friends and neighbors. You've likely read our recent project that explores the nuances of neighborly relations, from legal remedies to person-to-person interactions and more.

Removing a neighbor's encroaching fence in New York without legal process can lead to legal trouble. Informal resolution with the neighbor is recommended before pursuing legal action. Homeowners ...