So, here’s the deal – I live in a row home that my parents own, and I pay them rent. My bedroom wall is shared with my neighbor, and I had this brilliant idea to expose the brick behind the drywall and plaster. Let me tell you, that brick wall is a hot mess with mortar that’s practically falling out.
So, armed with my trusty cordless drill and a wire brush attachment, I dove into the task of removing the plaster. It was going pretty well, but then my neighbor came knocking on my door. He casually mentioned that my little project was sending dust his way. I mean, he wasn’t wrong – it’s a dusty job, no doubt about it. But should I let this stop me from sprucing up my side of the wall?
I get along pretty well with my neighbor, and I definitely don’t want to mess that up. On the other hand, I can’t just leave the brick wall looking like a disaster zone. It’s a tough spot to be in, for sure.
At the end of the day, I guess I have to find a balance. Maybe I can work on minimizing the dust that’s getting through to his side. I could try using a vacuum attachment on the drill to catch some of the debris, or setting up a barrier to contain the mess. And hey, I could always give him a heads-up before I start working, so he can prepare on his end.
Communication is key in situations like this. I’ll have a chat with my neighbor, see if we can come to an understanding. After all, good fences make good neighbors, right? Or in this case, a good brick wall!