Shortly after they were married, Brittany H. and her husband moved into an apartment in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood. With Victorian houses and vintage flats dotting the tree-lined streets, they ...

Some neighbors prefer to keep a low profile − exchanging the polite ‘Hello’s or ‘How are yous?’ before quietly going on about their day. Others like to make their presence known with their blaring ...

Dear Eric: I just read your column about the new neighbor with a rooster that wakes the letter writer up at 5 a.m. I wanted to mention that the first thing I would recommend is for them to check their ...

Dear Eric: We live in big city where houses are very close together. My neighbors keep their trash bins in the driveway close to my front and side doors. They have three dogs, and the bin banging ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am lucky enough to have gardens all around my house, including along a city sidewalk. My problem is how to respond in a cordial, or at least a civil, way to friends and neighbors ...

Camping is all about escaping into nature, roasting marshmallows, and soaking in the peace of the great outdoors. But what happens when noisy neighbors turn your tranquil retreat into a headache? Loud ...

When someone is talking so loudly on their cellphone that everyone within earshot is forced to listen to their conversation, is that rude? Entitled? Self-centered? How about the person who pulls out ...

Many residents live in close quarters with their neighbors and too much disruptive noise is bound to drive someone crazy. But is it illegal?