Home is HAZARDOUS for the neighbors and getting OUT OF CONTROL

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
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    I found the absolute worst lawn in this neighborhood and decided to do something about it. The neighbors told me it's been like this for 20 years and nothing has been done about it. The backyard has been completely taken over by poison ivy, turning it into a hazard for the neighbors.
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  • @SBMowing
    @SBMowing  10 місяців тому +183

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    • @vinifalciano126
      @vinifalciano126 10 місяців тому +12

      Thanks, Spencer!
      Quick question:
      Doesn't that thick layer of cut grass and weeds on top of the lawn cause problems later on?

    • @Jimydog72
      @Jimydog72 10 місяців тому +7

      Lol, I was already subscribed but I would WEED-WHACK the hell out of it just because of that unique way of asking for it, if is wasn't. Makes me want to unsubscribe and resubscribe. Not to mention I enjoy your content. Good work Spencer!

    • @myfencingcenter6265
      @myfencingcenter6265 10 місяців тому +17

      I don't know why neighbors don't just cut the grass. Why would u just look at an eye sore . Lazy

    • @CommunityMatters101
      @CommunityMatters101 10 місяців тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Lynny0890
      @Lynny0890 10 місяців тому +9

      My three year old, Adrien, absolutely loves watching your channel. He has almost all of your tools memorized and before long, he will be an expert at mowing!!

  • @strix.1
    @strix.1 10 місяців тому +367

    4:23 The neighbor walking over to take a pic 📸 ...you know she went back to her car and posted it, "Finally someone is cleaning up this disaster!" WTG Spencer!🌱🍂🍃

    • @sirjoey3137
      @sirjoey3137 10 місяців тому +28

      Isn't that his wife? She was walking around with audio equipment a bit later.

    • @MeeshTeesh
      @MeeshTeesh 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@sirjoey3137I've never seen his wife do that in any other videos. I don't think that was her.

    • @strix.1
      @strix.1 10 місяців тому +32

      @@sirjoey3137 No, that is not his wife...I have seen his wife in another video where he gifted a Vet some money he raised for him on go fund me. It could be someone else related to him, I see she did have a boom and other audio/video equipment later as you mentioned...I can't imagine how much time it takes to position and reposition cameras all day. Maybe she is local news.

    • @MonicaKehlet
      @MonicaKehlet 10 місяців тому +3

      Nice job

    • @charlesdeloach7678
      @charlesdeloach7678 10 місяців тому +36

      SOOOO just expected that to be some nosey KAREN, trying to throw a fit about nothing, lol.

  • @yooperluke906
    @yooperluke906 10 місяців тому +419

    I never thought I would spend 27 mins watching someone mow a lawn, but its oddly satisfying to see the transformation…subscribed!

  • @1029tbarton
    @1029tbarton 10 місяців тому +199

    I can't believe that house has been abandoned for 20 years and still looks so good. You made it look so much better!

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto 9 місяців тому +5

      @@robinhays1011he states that the city comes from time to time to mow it.

    • @deathiswelcome2004
      @deathiswelcome2004 8 місяців тому +6

      There's a house like this in my area. In 15 years I've never once seen anyone living it it but someone is doing repairs to it. One of the neighbors said they think it's tangled up in probate.

    • @designertjp-utube
      @designertjp-utube 9 місяців тому

      Probate is always a super funny legal name for _"squeezing your peanuts from getting something done."_ @@deathiswelcome2004

    • @roberthudson1959
      @roberthudson1959 8 місяців тому +5

      There are two possibilities: first, that the house has aluminum siding; second, the neighbor was guessing. There is NO way that paint holds up for that long.

    • @designertjp-utube
      @designertjp-utube 8 місяців тому

      Hahaha! The *Home* *Depot* *Marquee* *Paint* Series just _entered the chat._ @@roberthudson1959

  • @MrSalty-wc2py
    @MrSalty-wc2py 10 місяців тому +365

    I wish I had the equipment and funds to do this in my little community. Living in a small poverty driven community, doing stuff like this would be a blessing to a lot of people. Now to manifest this into a reality! Keep up the great work!

    • @zbarba
      @zbarba 10 місяців тому +22

      A blessing would be being able to grow a meadow.
      As an European, I don't see what's the point of having ugly lawns everywhere, considering they require tons of water and weekly mowing. Gardens are so much better: much more beautiful, much less work.

    • @davidjohnson5845
      @davidjohnson5845 10 місяців тому

      Well, if you ever get to funds comma to do laundry yourself comma make sure you don't leave nothing comment and do it half a half hour comma there's things that every one of these lawn care channels comma that I watch comma that they all do summer they we need around comma they don't list things up

    • @DonnaReed61
      @DonnaReed61 10 місяців тому +6

      Go ask the city you live in to help with funding then they don't get calls

    • @lindas5964
      @lindas5964 10 місяців тому +10

      You can just do little things like pick up trash on your street or clean out a stream near your home. My husband and I do this plus do all the lawn care for the millionaire neighbor’s abandoned lot. Keeps the city from razing it, we get to keep it looking how we like and people think it’s ours lol

    • @sylviagonzalez874
      @sylviagonzalez874 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@missprimproper1022next time you do an overgrown yard pick up the front wheels go over a small section then lower the wheels as you backup over the same patch you did then go forward that way you don't overheat your mower. Also a lawn mower with large wheels in the back makes this maneuver easier. Good luck😊

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 10 місяців тому +578

    Can we all just take a moment and recognize and appreciate Spencer’s funny advertisements he does himself lol 👍🏼 This was a really good one. 👍🏼🇺🇸

    • @cathy2350
      @cathy2350 10 місяців тому +7

      You gave him 2 thumbs up, but how about 2 pinkies up? 😂

    • @hulking_presence
      @hulking_presence 10 місяців тому +1

      Murika bebe

    • @teenamalanga5342
      @teenamalanga5342 10 місяців тому +2

      Great job ❤

    • @stampinturtles
      @stampinturtles 10 місяців тому +6

      Just heard you on klove. Praying for you to be blessed as much as you are a blessing. ❤❤❤😊

    • @toboekey
      @toboekey 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@cathy2350🤫🤫 lol 😅

  • @Suebe1962
    @Suebe1962 10 місяців тому +48

    Thanks, Spencer, for cleaning up this overgrown yard!!! I'm glad you didn't mess with the backyard. That poison ivy looked nasty!!! The city needs to take care of that mess. A good weed killer is needed!!!
    😊

  • @lfm6269
    @lfm6269 6 місяців тому +9

    The City of Wichita, if this is where the yard is, or whatever city, should be called and the poison Ivy reported as a Health concern. Especially the neighbors who border that house are in danger. They could go to the city meetings, report it to the news, etc to get action taken. Thank you for trying to help the neighborhoods out.

  • @jerrygirdner2753
    @jerrygirdner2753 8 місяців тому +35

    This guy is one heck of a hard worker. If youve never done what he does with the edger and shovel you don't know what your missing!! Semper Fi from an old Marine

  • @dallasarnold8615
    @dallasarnold8615 10 місяців тому +15

    Good job as usual. This is another one of those locations where I always think, " what a bunch of sorry neighbors not to at least make a pass on each side of the sidewalk with their mowers while doing their own yard." If I lived anywhere on that street I would just have to at least mow the all the front yard. I maintain about 300 ft along the highway at the entrance to our subdivision and have for about 20 years. It is only about 8 ft wide takes me about 10 minutes to mow it and about 45 minutes to do the edging along the curb and sidewalk. Once in a while one of the other neighbors gets to it before me, so it is not just me all the time.

  • @adri87ch
    @adri87ch 10 місяців тому +186

    That grass was insanely overgrown. And all that poison ivy wow yeah please don’t go near that since you’re allergic to it. Great job Spencer for making it look so good again and making it safe for the neighborhood.

    • @Miss_Toots
      @Miss_Toots 10 місяців тому

      Making it look so again? What does that mean please...sorry English not my firstly language thank you

    • @KDohermann
      @KDohermann 10 місяців тому +5

      ​@Miss_Toots just a missing word. Making it look so ... good or great or fabulous. Add an adjective to describe how it looks. 😊

    • @bevfrench3496
      @bevfrench3496 10 місяців тому +9

      man oh man, more and more of these kinds of videos and not one person has long gloves on.....?????? you can get them to got up to the elbow....just for pulling the poison ivy. [doesn't that part of the driveway belong to the grey house?]

    • @janiedunn637
      @janiedunn637 10 місяців тому +2

      👍🏻 job Spencer. Really long grass

    • @b61mack56
      @b61mack56 10 місяців тому

      If you don't want get poison ivy. Coat your exposed skin with Vaseline. When you're done take papers towels and wipe it off. Then was your skin with cold water and brown soap.

  • @jessicareed6196
    @jessicareed6196 10 місяців тому +75

    I hope that now the yard is at a manageable condition that the neighbors will step up and keep it maintained. I would rather maintain it than have the ridiculous eyesore or other guests that reside in such overgrowth.
    Spencer, you did a great job! This is the first video, I'll be watching more. Thank you for being an excellent member of your community and fellow Kansan.

    • @sonyaking8049
      @sonyaking8049 9 місяців тому +4

      I hope so too. Do you notice how many people say they wish they could do something like this in the comments? I bet some people are. I think if I lived nearby and saw a weed pop up, I'd be over there in a heartbeat.

    • @richardpisarski3151
      @richardpisarski3151 9 місяців тому +6

      Where is this located? Why don’t they have a code enforcement department for problems like this? Your tax dollars NOT AT WORK as usual

    • @richardpisarski3151
      @richardpisarski3151 9 місяців тому +2

      Can you imagine what the house must look like on the inside?

    • @cadejust6777
      @cadejust6777 7 місяців тому +2

      @@richardpisarski3151
      He Should Have Just Put On A Hazmat Suit And Mowed The Backyard Lawn As Well Instead Making Excuses For Himself After All It Is A Fire 🔥 Hazard Not To Do So How Selfish An Inconsiderate Of Him Not To Do So.

  • @julieboyack9478
    @julieboyack9478 10 місяців тому +9

    FIRST OFF KEEP UP THE VIDEOS! It’s nice to see someone who cares about others! Hi SB so I’m a 66 year young grandma who stumbled onto your you tube channel and I love it!!
    I’ve have loved cleaning up yards all my life and I rent a small house in Idaho that the yard and third of an acre with a regular lawn mower, (self propelled) it had not been cleaned up in probably 20 years so I moved in, mowed it and edged even the back Third acre. Here’s my question:
    I’d sure like to know more about your tools and that yellow lawn mower? I’ll keep doing yards for as long as I can cause it’s fun !! And if course the landlord is happy!
    I love that yellow lawn mower!! 😊 And what about your other tools? And yes I subscribed cause it exciting watching you take a property to a new look!!😊

  • @KimberlyM48
    @KimberlyM48 10 місяців тому +239

    I’m sure the neighbors could not find their house after this, or even believe their eyes! What an amazing transformation! 👏🏼

    • @thecommentpolice
      @thecommentpolice 10 місяців тому +14

      @RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist I'm reporting every spam comment you post and your whole account, just wanted to let you know. What you're doing is inappropriate.

    • @Gehenna94
      @Gehenna94 9 місяців тому +4

      ​@@thecommentpoliceIt's a bot you're wasting your time

    • @gingercake0907
      @gingercake0907 9 місяців тому +3

      @@thecommentpolice Why bother? I have seen this on many video comments and most people scroll on by and not respond.

    • @roberthudson1959
      @roberthudson1959 8 місяців тому

      @@Gehenna94But a human had to program the bot. These posts are ubiquitous because evangelicals believe that it is NEVER inappropriate to bring people to Christ.

  • @karengossett1475
    @karengossett1475 10 місяців тому +69

    I know you were really wanting to clean that backyard but I am so grateful you didn’t 🙏 Noticed the neighbor filming you, bet she was thrilled!! 👍💞. What a shame that sweet house is sitting empty, poison ivy and all 😢

    • @melissawilson1578
      @melissawilson1578 Місяць тому

      I thought that was a neighbor too but I think it was his wife. Looked like her shirt had SB on it.

  • @donaldinboden3471
    @donaldinboden3471 10 місяців тому +56

    I totally appreciate you taking a hard pass on that backyard. Having suffered the unpleasant experience of poison ivy. Great job. You bring beauty into the realm of chaos 👏👍

  • @brittanibaby1
    @brittanibaby1 9 місяців тому +987

    this was my wife you interviewed and I just want to say thank you for cleaning this house up! it’s brought a lot of mosquitos to our yard and also rodents as well. if one day you are feeling up for it the backyard is needing some love too 🙏🏼

    • @jamesmorris9120
      @jamesmorris9120 9 місяців тому +76

      I’m curious if you’ve got someone from the city to call that’ll remove the health hazard poison ivy back there? Idk if Spencer said he’d consider it later if he brought hazmat, or if he flat out said it’s a no? Just curious if your city offers that service for abandoned homes?

    • @lordjimbo2
      @lordjimbo2 9 місяців тому +94

      Sounds like it needs a flamethrower.

    • @slapkills
      @slapkills 9 місяців тому +72

      Can you send me the address of the house? I would like to see if there is a way I could buy it.

    • @TrueRattlehead
      @TrueRattlehead 9 місяців тому

      Just tell your mayor or something every fucjing day. Some asshole could say he's trespassing or better yet you do it

    • @bryanb3352
      @bryanb3352 9 місяців тому +140

      It seems this guy cares more for your neighborhood than you do.

  • @paulgee4336
    @paulgee4336 10 місяців тому +36

    I don't think most people appreciate your advanced composition, shot and angle & position choice, transitions, video, editing, and production skills.
    You are easily the best out of all of the people who do this.
    It's part of the reason why I like your channel and videos the most and best.

  • @nomusicrc
    @nomusicrc 10 місяців тому +63

    I love how the neighbor has been cleaning it up and she got poison ivy It looks like a beautiful house I can't believe it's been vacant for 20 years

    • @peikathryn
      @peikathryn 10 місяців тому +15

      I was thinking the same thing.. it looks like a house that was loved at one time.. it must be a decent neighbourhood considering the house hasn't been trashed.

    • @sonyacass2222
      @sonyacass2222 10 місяців тому

      Where is this located? I'd like to research why it's been vacant so long!

    • @John_Da199
      @John_Da199 10 місяців тому

      @@sonyacass2222 It's not in a good side of town.

    • @WilburArthurWashington
      @WilburArthurWashington 10 місяців тому +2

      The siding, the raketrim, the windows, the roof, the driveway... None of those scream "vacant for 20 years".

    • @trinamcgarvey-vw7ke
      @trinamcgarvey-vw7ke 10 місяців тому

      The paint on the house, door and trim don’t look like it has set empty fit 20 years. I don’t believe that.

  • @connorbaz5980
    @connorbaz5980 9 місяців тому +32

    As a former Lawn Care Kid growing up for my parents, I love this video and this sort of job. It's just so satisfying to bring Order out of Chaos and Tame the Mess.
    Now, if only it was possible to do that in other areas of life... 🙄😒

  • @johnmcjunkin4613
    @johnmcjunkin4613 10 місяців тому +3

    You didn't just do a home and yard makeover.....you just raised the entire neighborhood's real estate value by 1000%.

  • @lottie2525
    @lottie2525 10 місяців тому +241

    Really appreciate the care taken in positioning your before and after photos. Other channels don't take this much trouble and it makes so much difference being able to see an exact difference in how you've made a change.

    • @101doreen
      @101doreen 10 місяців тому +8

      Concur.

    • @estibon3872
      @estibon3872 10 місяців тому +1

      i like getting to that sweet spot where i can flip back and fourth between the before and after using the FF and RR buttons!

    • @ireneshafer4821
      @ireneshafer4821 10 місяців тому

      Nice! 💯👍😎

    • @leecarey4375
      @leecarey4375 10 місяців тому +5

      Ummmmm......most of the channels do this.

    • @thecommentpolice
      @thecommentpolice 10 місяців тому

      @@leecarey4375 A lot don't, though.

  • @DaleRussell2
    @DaleRussell2 10 місяців тому +61

    Good job! Let the city deal with that hazardous materials site in the back yard. That’s disgusting for those poor neighbors. 😡

    • @MsAshmomma
      @MsAshmomma 10 місяців тому +7

      Right. That is something you just point the weed b gone container at. LOL!

    • @karladenton5034
      @karladenton5034 10 місяців тому +13

      Not a big fan of the heavy duty herbicides, but if I were a neighbor, I think I'd spray my fence lines and have a moment of "oops, there's quite a bit of overspray today'!

    • @higgy82
      @higgy82 10 місяців тому +2

      @@karladenton5034
      Just use vinegar. Combine 1 cup of salt and 1 gallon of vinegar in a pot and heat to dissolve the salt. Allow it to cool, then add 8 drops of liquid dish soap and put the mixture in a spray bottle.

    • @juliemclaughlin5407
      @juliemclaughlin5407 10 місяців тому +12

      You know, a goat can eat the poinson ivy and it doesn't make them itch or break out or affect their milk or stomach. It's just food for them. Tell the neighbors to get a goat and let it eat the lawn and poison ivy. "rent-a-goat" ?

    • @amberwalsh5767
      @amberwalsh5767 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@@juliemclaughlin5407lol good suggestion

  • @richardblacow5413
    @richardblacow5413 10 місяців тому +44

    Great to see some video that’s not negative. Keep up the work spencer. The world needs more people like you!!!!

  • @curseoffenrir
    @curseoffenrir 9 місяців тому +34

    Depending on state laws, if this place has been empty for twenty years you could move in and as long as you maintain the property and can show you’ve made improvements, you’ll own it under squating law.

    • @cadejust6777
      @cadejust6777 7 місяців тому +2

      He Should Have Just Put On A Hazmat Suit And Mowed The Backyard Lawn As Well Instead Making Excuses For Himself After All It Is A Fire 🔥 Hazard Not To Do So How Selfish An Inconsiderate Of Him Not To Do So.

    • @teenaray8084
      @teenaray8084 7 місяців тому +8

      ​@@cadejust6777Not everyone carries one of those hazmat suits around with them. Besides, he did this for free! He busted his rear end for free! I'd like to see you do that incredible job...for free...and then jump into your own hazmat suit, in sweltering heat, and "just mow that back yard".

    • @cadejust6777
      @cadejust6777 7 місяців тому +1

      @@teenaray8084
      My Job Is Is To Review/Critic/Criticise Not To Do?.

    • @teenaray8084
      @teenaray8084 7 місяців тому +2

      @@cadejust6777 You are very good at your job then...Wisenheimer.

    • @cadejust6777
      @cadejust6777 7 місяців тому +1

      @@teenaray8084
      Yes I Am.

  • @BarefootMomLady
    @BarefootMomLady 10 місяців тому +46

    It's a shame that poison ivy has taken over the back, but what you were able to accomplish in the front was simply amazing. That neighborhood was blessed to have been visited by you!

  • @RajSharma-uv4nx
    @RajSharma-uv4nx 10 місяців тому +71

    This transformation is mind blowing. I can’t imagine how happy the neighbours must have been that this property was finally cleaned up after years of neglect. Very satisfying to watch your hard work!!

    • @Sheryl777
      @Sheryl777 10 місяців тому +8

      Maybe the neighbors should take a hand in keeping it mowed too.

    • @johnfredericks9628
      @johnfredericks9628 10 місяців тому +1

      but the back yard still most likly look over grow

    • @Sheryl777
      @Sheryl777 10 місяців тому +2

      @@johnfredericks9628 Yeah someone is most likely going to have to spray weed killer back there since they said it's full of poison ivy.

    • @GlimmerOfSky
      @GlimmerOfSky 10 місяців тому

      🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. AMAZING!

    • @stargater2892
      @stargater2892 10 місяців тому +1

      Exactly. The neighbors should be ashamed.

  • @voodooqueene
    @voodooqueene 10 місяців тому +80

    This was fantastic!! Those neighbors must be so incredibly thankful. The house is so cute. It’s a shame it’s abandoned. You did an amazing job!

    • @meganbessenbacher7107
      @meganbessenbacher7107 10 місяців тому

      I cant believe all that poison ivy! Like someone put it there on purpose!

    • @cadejust6777
      @cadejust6777 7 місяців тому +1

      He Should Have Just Put On A Hazmat Suit And Mowed The Backyard Lawn As Well Instead Making Excuses For Himself After All It Is A Fire 🔥 Hazard Not To Do So How Selfish An Inconsiderate Of Him Not To Do So.

    • @BrucePerkins-mc3hp
      @BrucePerkins-mc3hp 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@cadejust6777instead of hating maybe it's bc he didn't have a Haz
      Mat suit with him at the time. Not
      Everyone carries one in their truck
      Especially if they do landscaping

    • @cadejust6777
      @cadejust6777 3 місяці тому +1

      @@BrucePerkins-mc3hp
      Perhaps 🤔 Your Right But He Also Didnt Get Rid Of All The Grass And Weeds Growing In The Footpath And Driveway Areas?.

  • @purplewarrior07
    @purplewarrior07 10 місяців тому +17

    I miss watching you doing this work for people with overgrown lawns as well. I loved watching their reactions afterwards.

  • @inkiwell
    @inkiwell 10 місяців тому +122

    This one looked like a tough one, Spencer! Keep making the world more beautiful, one yard at a time! 😊

    • @roserenik6375
      @roserenik6375 10 місяців тому

      This was a great transformation.

  • @1024laf
    @1024laf 10 місяців тому +72

    Do not blame you for not going into the back yard but the transformation you gave to the rest of the yard was amazing as always, keep up your brilliant work and always stay safe.

    • @christinedewitt3826
      @christinedewitt3826 10 місяців тому +1

      The ONLY way to get rid of poison ivy is to dig it up by the root. Then, place it all into bags and the it up. Do not leave it on the ground. It will grow back. Nothing else works. Period.

  • @janetpolk5183
    @janetpolk5183 9 місяців тому +3

    My neighbor, my husband and I took care of the yard between us for 10 years! Our neighbor bought the property last year. He is planning on demolishing the house, ruined by Harvey flooding.
    I don't understand how people in this neighborhood don't volunteer to care for the yard....at least for the pride of a good looking area.
    Looks great you do good work.
    Cute house don't understand why someone doesn't buy it.

  • @user-tv5rn8yi6v
    @user-tv5rn8yi6v 9 місяців тому +7

    Amazing transformation! That overgrowth of poison ivy is dangerous & code enforcement needs to rectify. Spencer - well done!!!

  • @rodgersandrodgers8191
    @rodgersandrodgers8191 10 місяців тому +42

    😊 at 67 years of age, it is so good to see a young man giving back to his community. It is a little like JFK said. Paraphrasing of course, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your community."

    • @gustavojoserodriguez7475
      @gustavojoserodriguez7475 9 місяців тому +1

      Kennedy spoke his famous words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

    • @teenaray8084
      @teenaray8084 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@gustavojoserodriguez7475 He knows that, that's why he said he was paraphrasing what JFK said. He made it fit this particular situation. Geez!

  • @ilvcountry
    @ilvcountry 10 місяців тому +6

    It looks 100% better. If I lived next door I would be mowing it when I mowed my own lawn, it's such a small yard it wouldn't take too much extra time to do it. I'd rather do that than look at an ugly overgrown lawn that is probably going to attract critters. lol

  • @HappyGirl92593
    @HappyGirl92593 8 місяців тому +6

    Such a cool thing you did for this abandoned home. I bet the neighbors were really pleased but it’s too bad the city rarely goes there to at least mow the lawn more often. I see a few other lawn care videos and no one wears a mask. You’re breathing in all that old dust from the dirt flying around and pollen. There’s dust mites and bacteria in all that dirt that flies all around and lands on your skin and clothes and shoes that can track it into your car and home, when mowing lawn and cutting off tree limbs and tall weeds. Please be careful and protect your skin and health. Thank you for an awesome job. 😁

  • @geraldinebartlett8195
    @geraldinebartlett8195 9 місяців тому +17

    I've often wondered what happened to the property owners and what the homes looked like on the inside.
    It looks like it must have been a lovely home at one time.
    Thanks Mr. Spencer,
    Keep up the good work!

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto 9 місяців тому +1

      Sadly abandoned. Like many cities up in the Midwest and Great Lakes area . 🤷‍♂️

    • @BIGGER_RED
      @BIGGER_RED 9 місяців тому +1

      From what I have heard in most cases there’s a death and the children just don’t want anything to do with their parents house. What’s crazy to me is that some of the abandoned houses still have electricity even after years and years of being abandoned

  • @juliem.3936
    @juliem.3936 10 місяців тому +40

    20 years like that? Wow. Obviously that city doesn't need much revenue: they could have been ticketing that house for 20 years. I don't understand why cities let properties go like that. Looks like a decent neighborhood. Great job, Spencer!!

    • @Hopeforus24
      @Hopeforus24 10 місяців тому +15

      I’m not sure why anyone that owns a n empty house and not maintains it should be allowed to get by with that. The city needs to keep track of the notes they put out. If it goes 6 months, they should be able to sell it off. Also, I wonder if you could report that backyard and someone would have to spray it at least.

    • @user-vl8qw8hp1g
      @user-vl8qw8hp1g 10 місяців тому +16

      ​@@Hopeforus24 IF someone is paying property taxes on it, chances are that's all the city cares about.

    • @gailbarejka77
      @gailbarejka77 10 місяців тому +5

      I would think after 3 years of abandonment of property, the city could seize and sell the property. It would make a nice home for someone, potentially. So many homeless people and so much abandoned property. It appears to be a nice neighborhood.

    • @jannibal9273
      @jannibal9273 10 місяців тому

      @@user-vl8qw8hp1g, not if it is a health hazard to others. One dead tree in the front yard, a second half dead tree in the front yard, they could come down in a breeze at any time and if somebody happens to be walking by on the public sidewalk or a car or somebody is standing on the driveway right next store - POW. And the poison ivy is a definite health and safety hazard. That back yard could be a den for all kinds of nasty critters including rats, carriers of disease. I don't know where this city is, but most cities do have laws on the books that allow them to condemn nuisance properties and abandoned properties. It is not enough to just pay the property or real estate taxes due when the house poses a hazard to the community. The City Attorney could bring an action against whatever owners are of record, and if they cannot be located or are located and do not respond, the City could get a Judgment to seize the property, condemn it, tear it down and sell the lot, or try to sell the property "as is" through say a Habitat for Humanity program to a low income family that would then work with Habitat to fix the property up, live there, and maintain it. There are LOTS of things that could be done under the laws of most communities and/or state laws. This is just sheer neglect on the part of the municipality.

    • @Mangoboi699
      @Mangoboi699 10 місяців тому

      Who are they gonna ticket? The non existant man?

  • @karendouglas5621
    @karendouglas5621 10 місяців тому +43

    Now that it’s cut down my hope is some of the neighbors could keep it up just for the neighborhood. What a kind soul you have! Stay safe!!

    • @lauragrueninger6048
      @lauragrueninger6048 10 місяців тому +3

      That's what I was thinking. It's not that much to mow.

  • @georgewilliams1597
    @georgewilliams1597 9 місяців тому +11

    Spencer you do such tremendous work! People love the word ( FREE ) thank you for all you do for those in need of help and keeping neighborhoods looking great... God bless ! 😊❤

  • @ponhillier6385
    @ponhillier6385 10 місяців тому +8

    I’m thinking that house was probably a very nice home at one point!! Excellent job Spencer making the neighborhood look beautiful!

  • @FireFly64
    @FireFly64 10 місяців тому +172

    Spencer, keep a bee-keeper suit in your vehicle. That should protect you from the poison ivy. Keep up the good work.

    • @suzannebert3652
      @suzannebert3652 10 місяців тому +18

      The oils from the posion ivy could still get spencer, whe he takes off the beekeeper suit. Poor Spencer

    • @luisavelez2407
      @luisavelez2407 10 місяців тому +17

      Wont protect him from inhaling it as it gets mowed or weed whacked. Be careful

    • @BJB459
      @BJB459 10 місяців тому +3

      @@suzannebert3652that happened to my dad

    • @nicotti
      @nicotti 10 місяців тому +23

      Nah, disposable white suit would be better, then he doesn't have to mess with cleaning the oils off the suit.

    • @pamwebb2603
      @pamwebb2603 10 місяців тому +8

      yup. It's a shame the back yard didn't get done. Who else will do it?

  • @debk9889
    @debk9889 10 місяців тому +25

    This was very satisfying for sure. Cutting down all the bushes and low hanging tree branches really opened up the space. Looks like an older home, but very cute. Great job Spencer!

  • @garcel1251
    @garcel1251 9 місяців тому +2

    That’s a good thing he is doing… my issue is the neighbors leave next to it complain yet do nothing…. When the house next door to mine became empty and I didn’t like looking at it me and my son started mowing it when we mowed ours….. Shouldn’t complain if you intend to do nothing 🤷‍♂️

  • @kevinthompson5827
    @kevinthompson5827 10 місяців тому +14

    Hey Spencer you are a great person for helping people in need. And cleaning up your town. I’ve been wondering for a while now why you don’t have a mulching kit on your lawnmower? Seems like it would clean up a lot better. I have one on mine and it works great.

  • @cms70285
    @cms70285 10 місяців тому +22

    You're an amazing person with excellent work ethics. Very kind soul...
    Love your videos. Keep up the excellent work!!!

  • @gjequine
    @gjequine 10 місяців тому +67

    Watching your videos relive stress, restore faith and rejuvenates neighborhoods. Thank you Spencer! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @DTIMainline
    @DTIMainline 2 місяці тому

    Dear Spencer, I am not allergic to poison Ivy or Oak or Sumac, dad always made me go in it as a kid and golfing "get my ball". you could spray it and come back in a few week when it is dead and the sap inside dries up, and then mow it. Awesome transformation, neighbor got to be so happy.

  • @jedison3414
    @jedison3414 9 місяців тому +7

    The care you take to do a thorough job of clearing out this yard is inspirational. This was a big job, but if could all just do even a small thing during each day to make our corner of the world a little nicer, kinder, or better somehow- what a difference that would make!

  • @NJ-Cathie
    @NJ-Cathie 10 місяців тому +3

    What a difference Spencer! The lady you spoke with at the beginning must be so pleased.

  • @gailatkinson1955
    @gailatkinson1955 10 місяців тому +7

    That could be such a cute property if someone would just take care of it. Thanks for giving it some of its dignity back.😊❤

  • @dww2006
    @dww2006 8 місяців тому +2

    You are truly an asset to your community. Your dedication to beautification of your community needs to be acknowledged. I don’t understand why the registered owners are not penalized. In my city if the city has to step in the owner is billed and eventually a lien on the property and it’s taken over and sold. These houses get demolished. They are just places for squatters and drug dealers. It deters these kinds of people if the house looks taken care of. It’s sad the poison ivy is left to grow. I fully understand why he isn’t dealing with it.

  • @d28952
    @d28952 10 місяців тому +2

    And it's amazing what the edging adds to the look. Too many people forget about the edging. Well worth the extra time.

  • @cinbad7
    @cinbad7 10 місяців тому +11

    He's so nonchalant..
    I've got some free time tomorrow. I might clean it up.
    We're so grateful for people like you! Making the world a better place, one yard at a time.

  • @RoseMaryBowen
    @RoseMaryBowen 10 місяців тому +21

    Wow! The neighbors were certainly appreciative I'm sure! Thank you for providing this service to your community. God bless. ❤😊🌿🌳

  • @rsmoparman
    @rsmoparman 7 місяців тому +2

    WOW, what a transformation! Thank you for your contribution to the community!

  • @sonyaking8049
    @sonyaking8049 9 місяців тому +1

    This impacts a lot more people than you think.😊

  • @djmaxwellsmart
    @djmaxwellsmart 10 місяців тому +5

    One of my favorite things is his truck. So compact and convenient, yet manages to carry just about everything he needs.

    • @cathy2350
      @cathy2350 10 місяців тому

      I don't know how he drives that mower in and out so easily, though. Makes me a little nervous watching. 😬

  • @todddornsr.6258
    @todddornsr.6258 10 місяців тому +4

    You need to attach a bag to the mower for the clippings. Great job

  • @shademan4077
    @shademan4077 10 місяців тому +3

    Another great job Spencer. Two things, you could really use a pole saw attachment for your stihl, would be much easier to reach those limbs up higher. Secondly, it's probably not practical, but using a grass catcher on jobs like this one would really be the topper to the mow. I know you have one for your hustler. With all that laying on top of the grass, it will brown and be an eye sore, but still better than it was. I can understand why the neighbors couldn't mow it before you arrived, because my mower can't mow 5' tall grass/weeds either, but now that you have got it under control, they should at least two to three times a cutting season, get a couple of willing neighbors to pitch in and help keep it somewhat good. They can't expect realistically that the town/city is going to put any kind of priority on doing it. It would be a good opportunity for neighbors to get together, knock out a small project, and possibly have a cookout afterwards to celebrate.

  • @trinamcgarvey-vw7ke
    @trinamcgarvey-vw7ke 10 місяців тому +1

    You did an amazing job! Don’t believe the neighbor about it sitting empty 20 years! If that was so, the leaves from those trees would have built up, rotted and killed the grass. Also the paint wouldn’t look that good.
    You did an amazing thing for this neighborhood! They have to be so happy!

  • @patriciabays6396
    @patriciabays6396 10 місяців тому +23

    Awesome job! It looks like a completely different house and I’m sure that the neighbors are liking it!
    Very good job! ❤

  • @missykenyaking7741
    @missykenyaking7741 10 місяців тому +4

    Hello my friend after you cut the grass the house looks like it’s smiling it looks great good job thanks again for another lovely video you turn trash into treasure great job wishing you happiness peace good health always ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸

  • @sophiabright8371
    @sophiabright8371 8 місяців тому

    OVER A MILLION VIEWS IN A MONTH. MY DUDE, YOU HAVE FOUND A FANTASTIC WAY TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS!!! ❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤

  • @theludonarrian
    @theludonarrian Місяць тому

    11:17 love how you blew the dirt and debris on to the neighbor's yard.

  • @DAnnsDesigns
    @DAnnsDesigns 10 місяців тому +5

    As much as your state collects for property taxes, you would think they would keep the empty houses cleaned. They used to have and maybe still do have a noxious weed department. That department sprays poison ivy and any other spreading weed. Your work makes this house appear as though someone lives there. Great work!

    • @JellybeanChiChi
      @JellybeanChiChi 10 місяців тому

      I was just going to ask about whether there are departments that spray for poison ivy. That seems as necessary as spraying for mosquitos in my area, which they have stopped doing. These are issues of health, including for someone if they were to mow. Maybe that was the problem. Maybe the city wanted someone to mow and they saw that poison ivy and said "I'm out."

    • @evejackson8590
      @evejackson8590 10 місяців тому

      You do a great job, Spencer! What would anybody do to get rid of that much poison ivy?

  • @brianmccarthyjr2551
    @brianmccarthyjr2551 10 місяців тому +6

    The one question that pops into my mind most times watching these, especially the super over grown ones, how do you handle critters? Like, Things gotta be in that mess, right? Does like the edging and blowing first kinda frighten things out? Ever find any bees/wasps/snakes etc? Do you kinda do walk throughs before you start and look for stuff like that or just start choppin? thanks for the content man. Be safe.

  • @forannies
    @forannies 9 місяців тому

    This is what makes Kansas one of the best states to live in ❤️🌻
    Thank you Wheatshocker!!!

  • @josephgolden1565
    @josephgolden1565 8 місяців тому +1

    I would like to see you do a video on how to safely eradicate poison Ivy..like you encountered in this yard. I've seen you do a few yards and you've encountered this and had to stop from cleaning up that area of the yard..youve done a great job on the yard transformations.... especially for the elderly..thank you for the great work.

  • @kirbugster
    @kirbugster 10 місяців тому +37

    I love these videos, they calm my brain down to see order being restored, and honestly your probably does more to restore my faith in humanity. Keep being awesome!!

    • @drjojo5551
      @drjojo5551 10 місяців тому

      So Kirk……do you feel really. calm and peaceful. AFTER you pay this young man his wages for the day????

  • @trishhoapili7587
    @trishhoapili7587 10 місяців тому +10

    The city needs to do something - crazy that it sits empty that long and drags the neighborhood down. Great job Spencer 😊😊

  • @sallymay3643
    @sallymay3643 9 місяців тому +1

    What a cute house. I'm surprised the city let the grass get that high.

  • @GaryED44
    @GaryED44 10 місяців тому

    Can you imagine a neighbor walking by and gettting half way down the now clear sidewalk before realizing "Hey!" Nice work sir

  • @SweIceMan
    @SweIceMan 10 місяців тому +9

    You, sir, epitomize the very nature of a good samaritan. Your patience and perceverance is truly awe inspiring.
    If i lived next door to a lot like this it would make my skin crawl and i would not be able to rest until it was cleaned up, which makes it interesting that the standard answer from neighbors is "i called the city..."
    The world needs more people like you, Spencer!

  • @deannayoung5311
    @deannayoung5311 10 місяців тому +5

    Seriously 🌟 awesome 👌job
    Sitting vacant that long? That
    The neighbor told you is concerning
    Gives me red flags to what's happened to the family or elderly owners 🤔
    Has anyone ever checked if the
    House was even left or is the
    homeowner still in side and no has
    even cared???🥺
    That's why I appreciate your channel
    Because someone once cared about
    that home! And yard...
    And I'm sure there smiling an
    thanking you" as we all do
    you cared enough about it...🥰🏡🙏🏼
    God bless you 🙏🏼❤🙌♥Truly

    • @indianaslim4971
      @indianaslim4971 10 місяців тому

      I have a hard time believing that house has been vacant for 20 years, I think the neighbor is exaggerating because nature would have taken over by now, also the property taxes have been paid or the county would have foreclosed on it and sold at auction long before 20 years have passed. My guess is that the house is in legal limbo.

  • @user-os1co3hh1u
    @user-os1co3hh1u 6 місяців тому +1

    U got the skills to have your own business I call you heaven sent from God , period Thank u for all things going with with Respect ! !

  • @user-ro2vb8by7u
    @user-ro2vb8by7u Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @loveniahamilton4254
    @loveniahamilton4254 10 місяців тому +9

    Love watching your videos keep doing what you do everyone have a wonderful blessed day

  • @carolinedubose5136
    @carolinedubose5136 10 місяців тому +17

    What a jungle that yard was!! That poor house has such a pretty front door it's nice to be able to see it again! Awesome job Spencer!!

  • @jeanniemiller7795
    @jeanniemiller7795 6 місяців тому

    Poison Ivy gets me in a horrible way. Nobody can blame you for not wanting that rash. Good thing you caught it.

  • @csydney
    @csydney 9 місяців тому

    🪻You were so kind to take that work on...I am certain all the neighbors appreciate you....
    It is also sad that the sweet house was just abandoned...😢

  • @tonibergquist61
    @tonibergquist61 10 місяців тому +12

    You did a great job on that yard and the cute little house looks happy again!

    • @JaRW7
      @JaRW7 10 місяців тому

      It doesn't look that bad on the outside, for being abandoned so long. It must be a complete disaster on the inside for whatever person or bank that owns it to not even try to sell it.

  • @estibon3872
    @estibon3872 10 місяців тому +12

    Great work as always, Spencer! Poison ivy is no freaking joke! One spring, before the leaves sprouted, i decided to remove all these "vines" from my fence and the telephone pole in my yard. I was unaware that it was poison ivy... those vines were actually "bleeding" when i cut them!
    That night, it looked like i went 10 rounds with a pro boxer. one eye was swollen shut. my doctor said it was the worst case of poison ivy he had ever seen! took WEEKS to get rid of...
    That fall, i went full agent orange behind my shed. not a scrap of green to be found!

  • @captainpearly3994
    @captainpearly3994 9 місяців тому

    The only thing I would have done is rake up that huge overlay of grass clippings and really tidy up that lawn. But since no one lives there, maybe your time is best spent mowing some other needy person's yard. Thanks Spencer for helping out the neighborhood. It sure needed it.

  • @maryriley2389
    @maryriley2389 4 місяці тому

    I learned from a metal detector book, that Lysol disinfectant spray will break up the oils and stop you from getting it. Also you can spray your equipment.
    You do a great job 💪

  • @debracollins9133
    @debracollins9133 10 місяців тому +12

    Wow! That was a great transformation! I bet the neighbors throw a “that yard finally got cleaned up” party. The difference is shocking, and now looks like part of the neighborhood. You do awesomeness work, Spencer! Glad you didn’t even think about doing the backyard. It’s just not worth it. It needs a ton of weed killer. Take care of you! Looking forward to next Friday! ❤️

  • @rebeccabaradas7699
    @rebeccabaradas7699 10 місяців тому +11

    Thank you again Spencer for sharing your labor of love clean up! God bless you more for what you do! That’s a beautiful house that you allowed to shine out from all the overgrown grass & bushes!❤️🙏

  • @kendramurphy9178
    @kendramurphy9178 8 місяців тому

    It's satisfying watching and the before and after shots. Thank you for your hard work.

  • @bobbie4163
    @bobbie4163 9 місяців тому +2

    I think it so nice that you help people out. Once you get it done, I hope the neighbors take a little bit of their time and keep it up. Neighbors should want the neighborhood look nice.

  • @cherripitman6642
    @cherripitman6642 10 місяців тому +3

    There is something about that shovel scaping the pavement that I find so relaxing. I don't know how you do that without wearing some sort of mask to avoid inhaling all that dirt. You are a beast.

  • @terryscott8502
    @terryscott8502 10 місяців тому +26

    Spencer, you are a perfect example of how society NEEDS to be.
    Thank You

  • @deborahhanchett899
    @deborahhanchett899 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!!!💕💕💕

  • @rebeccamccann8710
    @rebeccamccann8710 8 місяців тому

    Bless you for all your hard work!

  • @garyjohnson9145
    @garyjohnson9145 10 місяців тому +4

    Spencer, Wish there were more people like you in the world. Suggestion for the neighbors, get the neighbors together weekly/monthly to take care of the property, if they all work together it will increase their property value.

    • @lindamccormick1204
      @lindamccormick1204 10 місяців тому

      20 years?!? Doesn’t the city have “clean it or lien it” law? Do they even know who is responsible for this property anymore? Great job, Spencer. I’m sure the neighbors are very grateful.

  • @markstanley3800
    @markstanley3800 10 місяців тому +12

    Another great makeover. I feel bad for homeowners that have to live next to homes like that. Hopefully someone will buy the home now. Great job again. I always look forward to fridays.

  • @Xpurple
    @Xpurple 10 місяців тому

    Your videos are super chill to watch. Thank you.

  • @Edge5055
    @Edge5055 8 місяців тому

    Holy crap. When you cleared that sidewalk in front of the door, I was like, holy crap….. THATS A SIDE WALK!!!! LOL

  • @user-bk6iw1hr2v
    @user-bk6iw1hr2v 10 місяців тому +42

    Spencer, I really enjoy watching your videos. You take such pride in your work and don't take any shortcuts !!! Such a great work ethic. I will keep watching you 💙

  • @gilnk8534
    @gilnk8534 10 місяців тому +4

    God bless you Spencer!!!!

  • @sherylgauthier6122
    @sherylgauthier6122 10 місяців тому +1

    Spencer 007 of yard work. Excellent job. Thank you for all you do. ❤😂❤