Home looks TERRIBLE for neighbors after 3 YEARS of overgrowth
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2023
- I came across this house while driving through the neighborhood and saw how overgrown it was getting. I was going to knock on the door, but all the windows were boarded up and there was a note deeming it vacant by the city. So, I spoke with the next door neighbor and she told me it's been abandoned for 3 years now. It gets crazy tall every year and the city might come out and cut it once a year. So, I thought I would completely transform it to make it look better for the neighborhood!
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😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂,😂
Great work😊
Never realized how many abandoned homes there are until watching these channels
Ikr! I always said with all the abandoned houses, why is there still homeless people?
Agree, I’ve said this on a few of these lawncarers videos; why so many abandoned houses in USA? Surely with so many homeless and also people begging to find a rental pay, these could supply a step up. Thank you Spencer on behalf of absent owner, relieved neighbour’s and the general neighbourhood. Really excellent work, you do it with pride, no half measures. Blessings from 🇦🇺
Yet so many people are homeless...
@@ollie9619, @wrarsha, the issue is with many of these abandoned homes there are severe mold, asbestos, plumbing, and water leak issues. The value of the home/land is less than the cost to repair. If the city were to take possession to sell, they would have to sell for value of the land only. And, either the city or the new owner would have to come up with demolition costs before any new build could take place.
And so many homeless!
Build up the homeless, so they can find a job again. Pull them up.
Barbers and a good haircut does amazing work.
There's no way I could live next to that without at least running my lawnmower over it to at least keep snakes, rodents and critters out. And report to city code enforcement it had been broken into.
That's what I don't understand about the neighborhoods with these houses. We have a small meadow type area that leads down to a little creek on our street and the whole street gets together and takes care of it periodically. One of our neighbors has a strong rider and knocks down most of it, though. I wouldn't feel comfortable if I knew that yard was there like that on my street. But big props to Spencer for doing all that work. He gets a "like" from me every week. And I subscribed months and months ago.
I don't know why it still surprises me that neighbors don't get together and clean up the 'sore spot'. After all, it's in their neighborhood! thank you Spenser, for careing!
I also wonder how long until the look of the place slowly returned to the horror that it was first seen here. The neighbors now need to take a hand into keeping the work up. It is their neighborhood, their property values, their danger. Once they know they aren’t going to be sued for mowing the lawn or cutting back the undergrowth, etc. it is just a couple of hours or less during a month to keep things looking decent. Right now dry grass and weeds around a deserted house are a fire hazard. A fire may take out the tacky house, but it may damage several others as well.
I agree with you.
Neighbors today are lazy entitled pieces of trash.
Exactly!
People are tired and usually barely have enough time for their own lawn, so ofc they won’t do it when it’s suposed to be the city’s job
In addition to improving both drainage and appearance for the affected neighbors, this job also improved safety for them by uncovering and making the fire hydrant much more visible and identifiable, as well as improved firefighters' access to it in the event of an emergency. This is an incredible improvement!
It does sort of seem like, in the case of an apparently abandoned house like this, that the local city or whatever authority would at least keep the public sidewalk along the street, the fire hydrant at the corner, etc. clear. The "right-of-way" area anyway.
@@brolinofvandar I have to agree with you 100%.
My thoughts exactly. I would suggest to everyone to cut around the hydrants in your neighborhood. Never know when you'll need one.
Also don't forget to shovel around it after a hard snow storm.
@@phillyf27 That is an excellent point! Those hydrants are not intended for use only at the house of the yard they are installed in, but for several nearby. If you're next door, or across the street from one, it's in your best interest to maintain the availability access to it!
I live in Central Texas where snow is a rare occurrence, so I had not thought about that. So THANK YOU for bringing it up about keeping snow cover off them. I want all my neighbors up north to be safe, too!
Great job. My neighbor works a lot and his lawn is getting super tall. I think I will go mow it for him after watching this. Thanks SB!
How nice!! I'm sure it would be a relief for him to come home and find it mowed!
God bless you ❤
So glad to see you use the weed whip on those lumps of grass on the driveway. Save your shoulders, back & elbows!!
I'm sure if you do it will be greatly appreciated and you will have the knowledge that you've helped another human being who is for whatever reason unable to do it. Thank you ahead of time for being a good neighbor and preson❤
This is guy is the definition of HARD WORK
calm down he does one lawn a week
@@robbojnr27 ya that’s all he does lol..
Maybe on video lol
Absolute description of him😊😊😊
I watch a lot of lawnmower shows and I really enjoy watching the guys that do these makeover shows but since I started watching this guy l can really say that he goes above and beyond I mean he really works a little harder than the others I know it's all hard work but I think this guy not only makes the property looks better but the whole neighborhood
I agree
Spencer, you’re a very good guy. Seriously, if I lived in that neighborhood I would have been baking you a cake while you did all of that work 👏🏼👏🏼
I'm in a small town 90 miles south east of Nashville Tennessee, being from the south where it's supposed to be southern hospitality, I see more hospitality from you than anyone here. My mower broke down last summer, I'm on a fixed income, I have some of the laziest grandkids on earth so my yard is about 4 feet tall. I used to have a beautiful yard & I miss it. I can't even pay someone to do it, they see the back & want a kidney for the half effort they'd put in it so I'm stuck with my home in the middle of a jungle. You keep up the great work young man, there's a place in heaven for people like you. God bless you.
My husband & I started watching your videos a few months ago. We watch a video every night...sometimes we watch them twice. You are performing a vauable service to your community. Your parents must be so proud of you, a generous, selfless young man. My son is a postal worker and i know there are places he wishes would get cleaned up.
This is so satisfying and 100% real not fake like all the rug cleaning videos.
Outstanding Spencer! That property was so thick,& overgrown. I’m sure you made so many community members happy. The neighbor across the street is on cloud nine. I can’t imagine, having to look at such a mess everyday. Thanks for making a big difference Spencer. I saw that person walking past your truck 3 times. Looked pretty sketchy, but I saw that you were on it. You did the job,& got out with equipment intact. Thanks for your generosity,skills, kindness,& time.💜✝️🙏🏾💜🇺🇸
If I saw this transformation in my neighborhood I’d want your name, so I could hire you. You do an amazing job.
Why is it that watching Spencer’s videos are so calming?
It is indeed and i'd say its when we see something so out of place such as unmaintained yards like this gets a makeover just has soothing effects.
Plus it gives me motivation to take care of my own better.
They make me want to go mow!
I agree about the videos being calming!! For me, it is the droning sound of the weedeater and mowing machine. If I can't get relaxed enough to fall asleep at night, I put in my ear buds and listen. When I get to the point of not being able to keep my eyes open, I stop the video and finish watching in the morning! 🥰
@@marciabrown3148 the edging and the leaf blower are my favorites. The love how the leaf blower just blows everything clean. I love the crisp, clean lines from the edger. I know it sounds weird 😂. My OCD likes the clean lines.
I used to work at a lawn and garden center and love the smell of dirt and grass. Medical disability has made it so I can’t do that type of stuff anymore so I enjoy watching you do your thing! HUGE shout out to you and all you do to make these neighborhoods look cared for! 👍🏻👍🏻 two thumbs up ! Thanks Spencer 👍🏻❤️🫶🏻🥰😎
Have you looked into a brush attachment for the 2-cycle head? It could save you a lot of work when cleaning grass from sidewalks. Even if it doesn't get everything, it would still reduce your shoveling work. Stihl and Echo sell them for $300.
I was thinking exactly that after watching this video. Knock down the height, then spin brush that bad boy. You only get one back. Still, these videos are awesome!
I find it funny that the city can put a brand new paint job on the fire hydrant, but can't send somebody out to cut the yard in order to access it
Wow what a wonderful transformation, Spencer...I love it! I know the neighborhood appreciated all your hard work! You're like the lifeguard of lawns! Spencer to the rescue!!🌿
Yaaassssss Indeed!!! I like that, The Lifeguard of Lawns!!!
Super duper
So good
Yah, and considering the Kansas humidity this time of year!
Never in my life did I imagine I'd have lawnmower envy. I don't even have a lawn, much less a need to mow one, but every week I keep thinking how fun that one looks and how if I had one, I'd go around mowing random people's lawns, too.
Since I’ve started watching your videos, you have shown me that there are still young men who don’t mind working manually, for the good of others. You’re an incredible example of what America represents. Wish we had more like you! I say God bless you, but it is evident that He does! May you continue to be able to show others what it means to truly ‘do unto others…’ 👍🙏💪👏🇺🇸
I am always amazed at the fact the cities do nothing to such properties. They are a hazard for breeding ground for rodents, insects etc.
You do great community service.
It Is so frustrating watching these videos to see.... NOT only abandoned properties not being maintained... notice in almost Every video he is Cleaning up Public sidewalks and curbs that the city is responsible for....
Fire departments should do control burns for practice on these homes
Unfortunately our cities and small towns don’t have the staff to do all these jobs. It’s mostly due to the cost 💔 Everyone is struggling to pay the bills. Well except for the rich who just gets richer, while the rest of us struggle 🤷♀️💔
You’d think after a certain period of time they could offer them to homeless families as a homestead with some minimal requirements.
@@swanie56yeah, the property values will soar.....have you ever owned a home? Apparently not.
i love how neighbors don't like looking at it,but not one will mow it . i live in a neighborhood were you can tell when a house has sold because the yard will look like crap in about a month, thanks for all the good work you do
You’re a hard working man Spencer!! I’m sure the neighbors will appreciate the effort!! Great before/after!!!!🎉😊
Yeah he does the best before and afters I've seen anyone do, and like most others I watch more than one of these yard mowing folks 😊
Imo, the neighbors should have come together and fixed it. He did an amazing jo
Thank you for fixing the safety issue around the water hydrant. Now the hydrant is easy to locate and access. I'm sure the sidewalk was unwelcoming to people walking and children bike riding. I don't always comment but I watch your videos.😊 That was a huge yard and a huge mess. Thank you for your work.
Whenever I'm asked why I watch your channel, I always say I love the smell of fresh cut grass. And even the dirt! The before and after pictures are an added bonus. Keep making the world a beautiful place one yard at a time!! ❤❤❤
Such a shame these abandoned houses are just left sitting and not sold before so much damage is done. Bigger shame that people want bigger, better, newer, and don't take advantage of older homes.
Sadly, a lot of times it’s the cost to bring to code & renovate or simply the neighborhood is going south! Never know if it was a hoarders house, multi pet infested house etc. As a retired realtor you would NOT believe what we walk into 😳
This looks awesome!! Instead of paying for a gym membership, people should just come help you!! What a workout. It is so kind of you to do this. And it makes the entire neighborhood look better. Thank you!!
Actually I was just thinking this guy doesn't need to join a gym. Guess that's what kept the pioneers slim.
Actually I was just thinking this guy doesn't need to join a gym. Guess that's what kept the pioneers slim.
I love watching the transformation. I have done this with my neighbor's yard. She worked long, hard hours. I teach, so I have the summers off. I would "find" her patio, trim, and mow for her about once a year. She would keep up with it once I got it up to par. That's what friends are for. In the winter, my husband cleared her driveway with the snowblower. He did ours and then moved down the street. He usually did 5 houses. No one could afford it done professionally, so he just cleared their driveways, sidewalks, and steps. It was satisfying. Now, my son clears my friend's driveway as we have moved to a warmer climate.
It is so sad that so many homes go to waste like this. Great job as always. Love the edging.
As much as the neighborhood appreciates your service I am sure the postal workers are more grateful! Safe sidewalks to walk on!!! 👍 Stay strong and healthy young man 🙏💞
And parents with young children 👍
Spencer, another great job! You could do a visit to some of the lawns you cleaned up over the past year. It would be interesting to see if anyone (city, neighbors, owner) has picked up the ball and kept the lawns up. You should visit this house in three months and let us know what is happening with it.
I would bet that if nobody made any effort to clean it up before it will just go back to where it was in time. Its kind of like those hoarder shows where after they clean their house the owner just fills it up with crap again.
All the neighbors have to be thrilled that you cleaned up this property and restored the sidewalks to where they can be used again. Wonderful transformation and as always your attention to detail really helps the yard shine again. Great work, Spencer! God bless you, sir!
You just raised the local house prices by 20%- you worked damn hard and it shows, the world needs more people like you my man, well done and loved the transform video so much. J. U.K
Spencer, amazing transformation, once again. Two questions: 1) Have you ever had to replace your mower? 2) Have you ever had a spider bite or something that needed medical attention?
I wondered about wasp stings or if he ever found any creepy or illegal items lol
In Pennsylvania we have to be careful of Lyme Disease (a tick bacterial illness via the deer tick). I've had it twice. Thirty days of antibiotic each time. 😝
Wouldn’t it be amazing if everybody was as hard working as this guy geeze !
I appreciate your work in keeping neighborhoods looking good. I just wonder why the neighbors never think about cutting the grass. Even if the don’t do the edging why not cut it since it’s bringing your property value down
So much respect to you, Spencer! Great job! Thank you for all your kindness and hard work. What a blessing you are! Loved seeing that fire hydrant "suddenly appear". Lol
I look forward to these videos every Friday. What you are doing for your community is a wonderful thing.
Great job Spencer! Sad that the city doesn’t board up the house and not mow at least once in a while. Thank goodness for your efforts.
That is one huge yard. You did a beautiful job, I bet the neighbors were blessed.
I watch several mowing channels but yours is my favorite ❤
Awesome transformation and I bet the neighbors were all happy to see the house was finally cleaned up a bit. Keep up the great job and content Spencer!! 🙌🏼👏🏼
Wow, that has to be one of the worst ones yet for curb/gutter cleanup. You really got a workout on that one! Thank you and I hope the neighbors really appreciate it too.
So satisfying watching your videos...not to mention how grateful the neighbors are for all the generosity with your time and hard work.
Spencer one yard at a time. Thankful for your hard work, and caring for others. Blessings🙂
no skipping adds here sir a small way of helping what you did. watching from HONGKONG originally from Philippines. GOD BLESS.. stay safe 🙏
I wish I can have that kind of yellow mower to use in our mango farm.😅 looks cool and fun riding it.
Another amazing makeover Spencer - you are a Godsend to the neighborhood - thank you! ❤
Where is he based because I swear this looks like Aurora Colorado
@@dovie2blue Wichita, Kansas
I love watching your videos and as a suggestion I’d recommend a caution sign near your truck or yard your working that indicates loose debris. Motorcycles have been known to fishtail on loose rocks and grass clippings. This is just to help protect you and the riders too.
Wow, it looks so much better. I know the neighbors have to appreciate your hard work. Thanks for sharing.
Man, that driveway looked tough to clean. Every time I look at my driveway and I get tempted not to remove the smaller plants, I think of you pulling at them when they're larger. Thanks for the motivation!
You almost need a bush hog to mow this yard. Your work ethic is awesome. Thank you for helping neighborhoods look better. I’m sure the neighbors appreciate your hard work. ❤❤
That’s so nice of you to make that area much better. You do great work, Verla here.😊
You sure pick the worst of the worst!!! You do an amazing job!! It transforms the entire block!! Love watching your channel!!
Fantastic job as always. It's heartbreaking to know that so many people fell on such hard times the last several years. It looks like a solid, family neighborhood and I'm glad you could take care of of such an eye sore.
I've watched a few other people who do what you do. In my opinion, you do the best job. Not to diminish what they do, it's still commendable, it's just I believe you go the extra mile to make it look GREAT! Thank you for all you do.
Hello there. I just discovered lawn reclamation videos about 3 days ago. I won't leave a long speech I just wanted to let you know that so far you are my favorite as you are the most entertaining and informative channel I have found so far😊 I especially like the way you do a section involving all the steps so we can see development as the video progresses. Love you work and look forward to viewing all of them.
Everyone needs to take pride in their homes, neighborhood, community and the planet.
You are setting a good example for others. Most people neglect to clean the edges of walkways, driveways and especially the curbs and street. Good job. .
Lots and lots of curb work, sidewalk and driveway edging!! Looks great!! Amazing job as always. Stay safe.
Spencer what you do is such caring act of community awareness. You do provide a real community service in helping to restore order, and public safety when you so generously reach out to work your magic. The fact that you not only cleanup the properties for folks who can’t afford or physically maintain their property but also the abandoned ones as well speaks volumes. God bless you as you continue your mission of community service. I almost was so awed by the awesome of this makeover to tell you what a great job you did here, of course you never fail to amazed by your efforts.
You would think that watching someone mowing grass would be boring, but I find it just captivating watching you transform these yards..
Spencer is Truly an Inspiration to Some.
It would be nice in a situation like this that the neighbors got together to keep the yard looking good . That is often easier said than done though
This dude is literally my 2 am savior. I don’t know what it is but some guy cutting grass late at night hits different.
Wow! Amazing transformation! I know the neighbors are so happy! Great job! God bless!🙏🏻❤️
Beautiful transformation. As always, Spencer, your work is perfection. Not only have you made the whole neighborhood look better, but you have made it so much safer with the cleared sidewalks and gutters. Loved the before and afters! ❤️
Spencer~ once again, a mind blowing transformation.
Your skill, perfection & generosity is phenomenal !!!!
Magnificent job as always, Spencer! The various communities of Kansas are lucky to have someone so diligently good at their job like you.
It is always a little bit of a bummer to see houses like this with great potential that are just abandoned and doing nothing. Especially when the country is having surges of homelessness or unavailabilty of homes.
I think that with your UA-cam channel, you are actually helping out with the awareness of this problem just by doing the work that you do and showing the different kinds of abandoned homes that are in the communities of Kansas.
Anyways, keep up the good work, sir! 😎👍🏼
I thought it looked so much like where I grew up in Aurora Colorado so thanks for letting me know it's KS
WOW!!! What a transformation. Bet the neighbors are happy you came by!!
You made a definite difference for the neighborhood. Your work seems different than when you first started. Before you would’ve gone all the way to the neighbor’s driveway. You have come along way and I’m happy for you and mrs spencer. Congratulations 🍾👍🏼🙏
Spencer, you made it possible for people to feel pride in their neighborhood - a remarkable transformation! 💚 37:13
You did a lot of work on this place. What a difference you made to the whole neighborhood. Thank you for caring enough to take on these jobs. I bet many people there are very happy.
Wow this turned out great!!! I’m sure the neighbors appreciated all of your hard work making the neighborhood look beautiful again!! ❤❤❤❤
That was a lot of work! So glad there wasn't a sidewalk along that other side...I know you are too. So much better Spencer. Thanks for doing this for those neighbors.
C'est toujours un plaisir de regarder vos vidéos. 👍
(Bisous de France 💕)
Spencer, you always work so hard and do a fantastic job. You're awesome!!
Great work as always!!
I used to run a landscaping business before my back injury so I know just how hard these jobs can be to tackle, you’re incredible bro, I absolutely love your work!!
The way that you conduct your business and using the internet as a financial source is such an amazing strategy, I never would’ve thought to do it!
People are saving so much money all thanks to you and your supporters!!
You’ll forever have my support 🫶🏼🙌🏼
It’s crazy how many vacant homes there are, yet so many homeless people! The city needs to do better 🤞🏼
Love and support from the UK! 🩶
We see 40 minutes of what took hours to do. I’m surprised at negative comments. An eyesore is removed, sidewalks are cleared and gutters as well. And while each of us might pick up all trimmings, Spencer is doing a free service on an abandoned property. In perspective, it’s a huge job. Well done!
I love to watch you clear sidewalks & curbs, Spencer. You are so good at what you do & you never fail to produce a superb makeover! Thank you for all you do to help your community!❤
I worry about your back!
You did an amazing job! The before and after pics are fantastic! ❤🎉
Awesome transformation Spencer. The community really owes you a big one for cleaning all these abandoned properties.
It’s unconscionable that, for three years no one at least kept the sidewalks, edges, and fire hydrant cleared. They could have taken turns. What a transformation! It was an unsafe eyesore before!
Awesome result hope neighbor appreciate the hardwork your done ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Spencer, you sir are a true inspiration! May God continue to bless you with good health and strength in your labor of love. ✝️♥️🇺🇲👍👍
Muito bom, trabalho sensacional, parabéns, saudações do Brasil!
Aww! Another beautiful job! I always look forward to Friday when Spencer and his hard work magically transform the yard and neighborhood!
Spence you always do such great job….You are an Angel and Blessing to your neighborhood…. I love watching your power washing Wednesday videos…. ❤️
Pretty straightforward property and quite the transformation. You are an inspiration showing what a kind heart, and hard work can accomplish.
From jungle to tidy yard. Good on you, Spencer. Hopefully inspire others to "do" their yard more often.❤🎉😊
You do such great work!!!
You've improved the neighborhood significantly!
If the highschool boys are caught, they should do community hrs cleaning up yards like that so they understand what hard work is!! They should have to clean up the broken glass and damage as well. You are an inspiration!
What a great job you do in every video and I just wanted to say that your attention to detail is amazing, I am retired, and I tend to watch a lot of lawn makeover videos and some of the others don't take things like trimming and edging as important jobs whereas you take these jobs seriously and do a great job at them. Thank you for all of the hard work, you are appreciated.
You are a ROCK STAR Spencer!! Awesome videos, really enjoying them 👍🏻😊🙌🏻
You do amazing work. Never imagined how an overgrown yard can look so much better when you're Coburg worth it.
I didn't have time to watch this video on Friday, but I got a chance to get my Saturday started off right; awesome job Spencer! I'm learning there's a lot of abandoned houses. I'm learning a lot from you!
I never am disappointed when I click on your videos, Spencer. I envy you your fitness!! My CFS keeps me fairly weak. I was daydreaming of asking the local hardware shop to work with me, letting me advertise for them every week, cleaning up around this town. I'd not be able to do what you do, Spence. We love you, too!!!
You are a great person stay strong and safe
I wish there was a great person here in Tulsa Oklahoma like you!
Spencer your transformations are always fantastic and 💯 percent improvement to the neighborhood .
You rock!!!! It just amazes me how the neighbors just let it go and not take the time to keep it mowed!!!!! If that was next to my house I would keep the grass cut!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Hi Spencer, this was a really rough yard. Very physical. Must have been growing a long time? A home like this one brings so much unwanted attention to the property. I bet all the neighbors are very happy. Good job!
Beautiful job as always Spencer, thank you for helping out communities and the neighborhood. ❤
Spencer, it amazes me that you do all this back breaking shovel work without Gloves….how do you not have blisters galore….even calluses get ripped an rubbed raw ? Bless your heart 🥺🙏♥️