Homeowner shocked by neighbor's over-the-top reaction to their yard modification: 'People should just deal'
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Key Points:
- A homeowner began using a pre-existing clothesline during the COVID-19 lockdown and became a strong advocate for line drying due to its cost savings, environmental benefits, and clothing care advantages.
- Despite the homeowner's HOA having no rules against line drying, a neighbor left an angry note accusing the clotheslines of lowering property values, deterring buyers, and deeming the display of undergarments "indecent" and harmful to children.
- This dispute highlights a broader issue where homeowners face resistance from neighbors or HOAs when adopting sustainable practices like clotheslines, solar panels, or native landscaping.
- The homeowner shared the neighbor's letter with others, leading to community support and more neighbors adopting line drying, while online commenters criticized the neighbor's arguments
