When you drove off, the neighbors emerged from inside their homes, and asked, "Who was that masked man?" Someone replied, "It was the Lawn Ranger." You did well, Jedi Fill.
@@j.h.3777 One of these free mowings resulted in the discovery of a crime scene. May have been a dead body since the smell gave it away. It was a guy with a big beard, don't recall his name.
Lots of respect for a lawn guy that actually uses a rake. And picks up the mess, not just mulches it into more of a mess. Cudos. Thanks for the good content.
I made the mistake of mulching tall grass and weeds into the lawn many years ago. The mulch got very hot in the summer sun and killed the lawn. Ended up having to reseed the entire yard. I won't make that mistake again.
As someone who rides a motorcycle, I want to not only thank you for doing this to help these people, but also for not spitting the clippings into the street where they could cause a bike to wreck. Thank you.
I agree. I hate when people blow all their cut grass and trimmings out in the street. It’s like sweeping the floor in your house and emptying the debris in your neighbor’s living room.
Just looking at the retaining walls alone, someone at one time had put a lot of care and effort into making this a pretty little home and for whatever reasons (health, financial, etc.) is no longer able to maintain it the way they once did. It's touching to see someone take the time to revive it back to some of its former beauty!
the amazing neighbour with the flag flying is so typical of the lack of sense of community that has shown itself all too often ; too ready to damn others ,too indifferent to others needs; as a disabled retired nurse sadly seen all too often ; shame on all of them ; Fill YOU ROCK ; btw the city should compensate those in need and above all those earth angels like YOU who HELP THOSE IN NEED ;one human family yup one big family ; most pensions are borderline poverty ;sometimes choosing between food and paying workers is what we live with plus neighbours who do not make eye contact ; YOU ARE A godsend ;many blessings to You ;
Not every neighborhood has creepy people although they do seem to be multiplying in areas where they have never been before. 😮 Good job. Blessings on you
😯O.M.G. poor man he's working by himself and people should appreciate this kind man n I ask myself (WHY ) is he doing this being an Lawn Officer n you can tell he's doing it out of his Heart God bless you always n what state is this
It is obvious that the original owner cared about his home, all the nice brick work.etc.. It is a shame how it has been neglected. You are at the top of your game,per usual.
I think you should leave a business card so they know that it wasn’t the city that came out to do it. It will relieve any anxiety they may have about being charged for it.
I don't think any cities anymore actually send anybody out to do this kind of cleaning up yards because it's probably too expensive for them to do so. If you look at any City Crews doing work it takes like 12 people to do one thing. That's why I do appreciate what this man is doing. Now I know not all cities are like that but a lot of are.
You don’t realize how much work it is to do someone’s lawn until you watch the video. You really cleaned it up and I know the neighbors appreciate it too!! Awesome
GOOD NEIGHBORS HELP THOSE IN NEED, AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS NEED IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD. WHAT KIND OF NEIGHBORS WOULD LET SOMEONE’S YARD GET THAT OVERGROWN BEFORE CHECKING IN ON THEM, OR PITCH IN -LIKE YOU DID- AND DO IT THEMSELVES? SHAME ON THEM! LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORS AS YOURSELVES! Jesus- Sermon on the Mount
What kind of neighbors would let this happen? I’ll tell you. We had a cantankerous, very opinionated, elderly woman who lived down the street from us. Most of the neighbors despised her because she fed ferrel cats on her property, but the uneaten cat food would attract skunks, raccoons, and rodents. These cats would spray, fight, and defecate on the eight properties of our cul-de-sac. She finally realized the cat situation was out of control, contacted animal control, and had 21 cats removed. Problem solved, except for her ornery ways. She was well into her 80s, and I suspected not as sharp as she once had been, so I reached out a kind hand to check on her. Yes, she needed help, and had gone through a number of gardeners (mostly the mow-and-blow guys) because they said she wasn’t paying them. Her daughter was handling her finances, and swore they were being paid; however, it was later discovered that the daughter was robbing mom’s accounts for her own living expenses. Rather than get her upset with the sound of our lawn mower and trimmer, we waited for her to go to, or be taken to, lunch on Saturdays. We quickly mowed her small lawn, edged the sidewalk, trimmed whatever branches needing trimming. Sometimes, we ran out of time and quietly returned for some nighttime removal of plant debris that we’d thrown behind her fence gate. She was way too proud to admit that she needed help. What did we get out of it? Elimination of cozy spots for the skunks to return to, a tidy property at the end of the cul-de-sac, and increased property values for those of us needing to sell our houses in the coming years. BTW - She invited me into her house on a number of occasions (sometimes just for a cup of tea, sometimes just to plug in an activate a new telephone), and I was absolutely astounded by the treasure trove of antiques and museum-quality objects she had amassed when she traveled with her (now deceased) husband to various military assignments around the world. They were witnesses to so many world events that happened during post-WWII, Korea, Vietnam. They’d led amazing lives, and it turned out she was so cantankerous because he died, their closest friends had died, and her world got very small when she could no longer drive her car. I’m glad that we were able to help her out by maintaining her yard an performing minor handyman jobs that kept her home safe to live in.
It cannot be easy navigating your way around a strange garden, not knowing what is hiding in the overgrown verbiage. Wires, kids toys, pet cemeteries and bits of old hoses and ornaments. I really admire what you do to help people out. When someone gets ill and has to go to hospital and then needs to convalesce, a garden can get really overgrown in no time, and is a daunting task to sit and worry about. Thank you.
What a transformation. It is a shame that neighbors don't run their mowers over their next door neighbor's yard when they are doing their own. Maybe the owner has gone to nursing home, or died even. But it would certainly improve their own property to keep it mowed and trimmed. Thank you for doing this. Well done.
Good suggestion but at times it may backfire . I used to do it for my neighbors , and the more I did the more they expected me to do . One day I stopped doing it and they had the balls to get an attitude with me. No good deed goes unpunished .
Yeah I have never figured out why neighbors don’t lend a hand I’m sure they know the story. I’m not saying weed wack and everything just the mower when you do yours. It also makes your yard look better unless your paying someone to do yours.
As someone who has needed the kindness of a friendly landscaper when we were going through rough times, I want to say a very sincere, "Thank You!" for doing this. It is terrible to get kicked when you are down by receiving an "ordinance violation" that you cannot avoid because of illness/disability. It is because of kindness like yours that we were able to avoid fines, save our home from being foreclosed, and becoming homeless. Thank you again. I have liked, subscribed, and will also buy you a few cups of coffee. The very best to you and yours! 🙂Oh, and my favorite part was when you found the mask and did the sound effect.
this year has been ugly for many people and simple acts of kindness can DO so much for those in dire straits. We USE to be a nation that cared...I miss that, but this video shows some folks truly are GOOD people
@@Phlowermom oh what a great suggestion! It may also provide some company for the elderly or infirmed if they came around once a month or do to clean the person's yard up. So many of our seniors are lacking in human interaction since the plandemic stopped people socializing and checking on their neighbors
You not only help them out, you do a professional job! You don't cut corners, and look like your cutting your Grandma's lawn, with your effort! You're a hard worker, and I'm sure the homeowners feel loved!💯❤️
When I have a headache I’ll watch these or Amir international street barber / massage .Don’t have the sound on but it relaxes enough that my headache goes away. Also when overtired these are good to watch. Very soothing for us but tiring work for the man doing the work.
Of all the free lawn jobs I've seen on TH-cam you're the first one I've seen that actually pulls those tall, plant like weeds instead of mowing them down. Your way makes them take longer to come back. Nice job.👍👏👏😥
It probably comes down to this being part of the advertising budget. These free lawn jobs are meant to be advertisements for the services they provide, and hopefully the people who benefit from the free job will want to pay them to continue maintaining their yard. If you stop the stuff from growing back after a week or two by pulling the roots, those people may be hesitant to pay for the weekly service since the job was done "too well." It makes more sense to mow them down and let them grow back over the course of a week or two so it looks like a professional is actively needed to keep nature at bay. On a job like this where there is no potential customer because the house appears abandoned, there's no point in letting it grow back quickly. Just kill it completely so it at least looks presentable for a little while longer with less future maintenance work. Maybe one day the owners will show up, see his card stuck in the door frame with the note informing them what happened and who to call, and give him some business.
I really love houses like these. The front walkway was curved, there was character behind that house. All too often these cookie cutter homes are just boxes with a square front yard and no character. You made this home look inviting once again. Good job!
It appears that someone had once poured a great deal of love into that property. I wish that neighbors would at lease mow and trim the front yard, as these unkempt properties are ripe for squatters to invade. At 23:40, it appears that someone has already attempted entry through the corner window, as they’ve tried to pry the window screen.
You, and others in your trade, who perform these services are not only a blessing to the homeowners/residents but also to the neighborhoods and communities. Bravo! Well done!
I'm unsure, I think it's next Wednesday but it could be Thursday we said to meet up, sorry I forgot, can you remind me please mate. It was the big Tescos on the corner opposite the storage warehouses, right? Also, how is Alan doing? Send him my regards incase he can't make it next week! Cheers dude.
You deserve a Citizen of the Year Award! I am impressed by your generosity and your hard work to accomplish such a challenging job. Congratulations- you're a Great American!
That is a beautifully landscaped yard. You can’t imagine what has happened to folks that they’ve let it go to such a state. I have to imagine that in cases such as this one it was probably an elderly person who has been moved to a Senior Citizen Care Center. No family to help take care of the property. It then becomes a problem for the neighborhood. I hope the owner IS able to come back as soon as possible. Thanks for doing this good deed!!
I have always heard over many years that the garden dies with the grander. Makes sense since the yard looks like at one time it was very attractive. The days when people would go out and work on their yards stop and chat with each other- have outdoor cookouts or visit on the porch or deck over some baked goods and good coffee. Now that crowd is mostly gone-unable to take care of things…extended family lives too far away…my son used to drive on our mower to neighbors offering to mow their lawn.. if they tipped him that was a plus but he just wanted to help and do it for nothing. I am sure kids like that are still around but there are just too many folks who need this kind of help but can’t afford it. It is sad but a reality. This wonderful person is incredible… whoever gets lucky to have him stop and do his excellent lawn work must feel like they won the lottery. People like this will be a loss to us all when he no longer will be able to do this. Still a long ways away but it happens to us all. We need to be good neighbors and make the time to help each other no matter how small something is better than nothing.
@@sylviacrawford7195 My own yard is nearly one such case. I’ve been off my feet with an injury that has refused to heal for over 4 years now. So I haven’t been able to do the yard work like I used to. I went and bought a used rider and that worked out fine. Now it won’t start. I can’t get anyone to look at it and I’ve only been able to get someone to come and mow twice this entire summer. It needed one more mow but now the snow is here so it’s too late. The good news is that my wound is finally healing!! I hope and pray that this time it stays healed!!
With houses like these I wonder if people call in "wellness checks" to make sure the owners are OK. Each situation is different but I have heard too many stories about people passing away in homes and it takes months before anyone notices and calls for a "wellness check" from the police. Love your channel and the work you do. Another job well done 👏 🙌🏽
I watch another guy who does this. While doing one of these overgrown homes he was on his taller stand on mower and actually did see the homeowner inside. Unfortunately the homeowner had passed and nobody knew.
Yes, I wonder myself are they sick, elderly, or even broke? What comes to my head is I want to know how many neighbors complained and how many offered the homeowner help? I just don’t know. I do have a question as far as can you go into somebody’s yard and clean it up without permission? Obviously. Have you had any owner feedback?
I think people like you are awesome you go around, helping others who can’t do for themselves because of lack of income. You save people from fines and you help them out God bless you for it. I know you make your money with TH-cam, but you deserve more. God bless you for not charging. God bless you for helping folks who are in need.❤❤
I’ve seen several videos from around the country of guys like you helping people out. It’s extremely touching and commendable. If people want to know what the future looks like, this is it. It counters all the selfishness and meaness we see in the country today❤😍
@@dicky7600 that would be a great bonus 👍🤓, it all depends how many, how fast, even interactions or full view etc, I bet if people also click on a advertisement or indeed buy something it can make a difference.
Unlike many ordinary and neglected places, at some point in the past this was a much-loved and very pretty little piece of property. Well done showing what used to - and still could possibly - be, Fill.
I thought the same thing. All the raised flower beds and lovely plants that were overgrown. At one point this had to have been a lovely yard and property. Sad when circumstances make it impossible to tend your property properly. Bless this young man’s heart! ❤️
His compensation comes in form of TH-cam revenue. With over 400k views, he made far more on this job than if he had charged and cut grass for a living rather than uploading the act of goodwill.
I'm always glad to see that you pick up all the really long grass cutting before leaving. And that you do your job in what I think is the right order...trim /weed wack FIRST and then mow. That way all the long, trimmed stuff gets picked up and mulched with the grass, not left to smother it. Great job on using your talents to help others! ❣️
I always watch TH-cam on my TV so seldom do I leave replays but I have to now. I watch many yard makeovers and hands down, you have the best channel. From weed eating BEFORE you mow and edging and not throwing all that in the yard to mow over, to taking the trimmings with you. You deserve as many subscribers and likes as you can get. Great job guy.
Sometimes, its a GOOD thing to leave the trimmings on the lawn as mulch. Keeps moisture in, conserving water, which is VERY important in the west (this is in Couer d'Alene Idaho) especially these days, and provides fertilizer at the same time while still looking neat. Sometimes, if the location gets lots of rain, or if it's over-watered, a lawn with mulch will develop fungus and other such issues. In those cases I would de-thatch the lawn, aerate it, re-set the sprinklers to shorter, less often watering, and take away the clippings for a while. The lawn in this video I would have left some mulch, based on how sparse and brown the grass was after. Mulch with grass, not weeds. Not trying to tell Fill how to do his profession, just responding to the multiple comments about how glad they are that he picked up all the cuttings. That's appropriate in some places and some yards, but not universal.
Wow, the before and after shots blew my mind! You even cleaned up the bushes, and that tree in the front magically appeared when you were done. What a job! You are so professional and caring ❤! I was thinking the homeowner passed and no family took possession or care of this house. Somebody loved it at one time. Blessings, Fill!
I appreciate that you did not just "clean up" all the edging plants (along the entry walkway & along the side of the house) and that you preserved that someone might like those plants there. Picking up the hose & putting it back where it was "safer" to be was also a wonderful touch. Thank you!
Was thinking the same thing. Too many landscapers just kill everything. I recognized the rose bush, but the next one I thought was basil for a minute, but not sure what it was. But he knew! If I had a home with money to pay someone to mow and trim the lawn, this would DEFINITELY be the guy I would hire!! Finally ... someone that won't kill the daylillies, lol!
I love what you are doing to help those who can't do it themselves. You are such a needed talent in this day and age when most disabled or elderly having a hard time staying in their homes.
Congratulations on you 100 k what I would like is the By-law office working with you on violation cuts. Maybe this home owner is in the hospital or had to go into an assisted facility. This is a beautiful property it wasn’t let go because someone was lazy. You do great work and are always willing to help out God Bless you.
I was watching another lawn care channel, and that was the case. While he and his wife were mowing, he could smell the odd scent. He sent his wife away then called law enforcement.
What a sweet home. Once everything was cleaned up, you could tell that someone put a lot of hard work into that yard (once upon a time). You did a beautiful job.
Thank you for doing this. Years ago I had some hardships and was in the hospital for a prolonged period of time. You never know what people are going through.
You did a great job cleaning up this place. It's sad to see an abandoned property with no one taking care of it. It always makes you wonder about the story behind it. I'm sure the neighbors were pleased to see it all cleaned up.
I've done this with several neighbors... except - usually I'll wait until I see the neighbor out working on his property first... especially if its a "BIG" involve project. I want to be sure the neighbor has some investment in keeping it up - in the future. I've run into a few folks who get upset...if you offer charity... By 'helping' them ... it seems to go over a lot easier, I like these "GI Bll" development houses. these guys were so happy to get into a nice home. after coming back from war. I see way too many "Upgraded" houses - what seems to happen is the 2nd or 3rd generation can't get qualified for a home loan ... being fixed up, costing way too much after some house-flipper developer finishes them. I've seen this happen on the West coast. by the time they get improved.... It gets turned into million dollar property. The average blue collar worker can't afford to live there any more...property taxes go way up.
@@JustinAEgan I am kinda one of those GI guys I have seen many houses I would like to get and fix up, I am sure I can do a lot of the work just can't afford the house itself. And the VA won't fund the ones that need TLC. One day though. So for right now I'm back in school learning a new trade.
@@gregghierholzer ... you 'almost' hit the nail on the problem....except its not the VA causing the problem. A VA loan still has to go through a bank or some state, local program(which still has to get funding from a bank or financial institution. My"personal problem" is I like to help people - but I don't make it a habit.... When I was a kid... I used to hang out a local garage. The owner ran me off 9 or 10 times before He let me hang around the shop, after school. I learned how to fix cars, build or re-build motors... for free. The owner Never paid me one cent. the best I could hope for was lunch, a sandwich or maybe a cold soda - every now and then.... I was the shop Go - fer. The "VA" does not finance home loans... all they do is guarantee the loan. Never has, never did - never will. The difference is like having an Uncle, brother or maybe a father, who will "Stand - good for you to buy a house, but will not give you the money, out of his own pocket". Or put up bail to get you out of jail - but he ain't going to sell his house to to do it. It's point is for you to stand on your own 2 feet... to convince some outside person to do the loan. One step removed... some of the hardest money to get from a debt - is "family" debt. i made the mistake of loaning my younger brother money to buy his 1st car... haven't seen that money again - it's been 10, 20 years! ... I'm still pissed about being that dumb.
Wow, that is a blessing in disguise. If the homeowner was not in the process of finding someone to do what you have done, and arrives and sees what you have done then I bet she would be crying tears of happiness. Keep up the good work, sir.
You do a great job. What is really awesome is that this video has been up for 10 months and you have 1,700,000 views! People like myself that find it somehow satisfying to watch a yard be transformed from a jungle to a civil environment. You do good work!
I love how you give every job, no matter how big, the total works. Seeing it all cleaned up and not just knocked down is the best. You put some much care and attention into everything. Love it!
It's nice to see someone who goes out and adds goodness to our world. I really respect the attention to detail and hard work. It is something that most people don't have. Thank you for all you do and will do. Subscribed.
That yard is so pretty with the brickwork and several perennials, was probably one of the better yards at some point. Thanks Fill for tidying it up. Looks terrific! 💚
Its sad that there are karens out there that would sue you if you didnt have a contract to do work on the property ive seen guys get sued for 5 to 8 grand for doing free work
Pamela remme … I’m certain he’s done a LOT of work - from his good heart … without payment. It’s HARD physical labor; (& breathing all that dirt in) in my opinion, TH-cam couldn’t possibly pay him enough!
@@robinr.9007 Lol, they get paid by views! You used to be able to just google income of you tubers and you would get accurate numbers. They scrubbed the truth in that too. The large channels....20k to 60k per month. smaller ones 60k and 100k per year. The more views the more they get paid.
@@pamelaremme38 I realized that too, but how many years did he have to do it for free before the income became enough to make it a full time job? You reap what you sow in this world.
I'm always so curious about the property owners, especially when it is obvious from the plants, raised beds, retaining walls etc., that at one point someone had great pride in maintaining a lovely yard. Are there no family or neighbors that can help? You provide a wonderful service for others thank you
I always had an immaculate back garden, then became unemployed and went through depression - I’m still searching for a job, but I’m tackling, but by bit, my back garden which has 16 feet hedges, weeds everywhere, oversize plants, and 4 feet tall grass. It brings me out of my depression and gives me a sense of achievement. I think maybe the people in these videos are either lazy, infirm, or too depressed to see the wood for the trees.
Thorough, thoughtful and he makes sure that no stone is unturned and cleaned up in each home, including lawn clippings. Fill is the best of the BEST! Just because someone had this huge tractor doesn’t mean that they are going a great job. Fill is probably one of the best out there, bar none.
Wow, what a transformation! A cute house. So sad you can tell someone loved their yard when they were able to work in it. Your attention to detail is amazing particularly considering what you started with and how much less could have been done if you were just trying to prevent a citation. Also appreciated just how efficiently you work. There is no wasted motion and at the same time no taking shortcuts.
This felt like an episode of "Secret Garden!" You helped a once-loved garden come back to life. I hope the transformation will encourage the people who live there to keep up with it. Sometimes all people need is a helping hand! Great job - as always! (from Camillus, NY)
God bless for what you are doing to help people. As someone who is the recipient of a neighbor's continual kindness, I know what it means to receive help. People like to call code enforcement but won't do what you're doing. You restore my faith in humanity, sir.
I decided to subscribe because, unlike some other lawn content creators, you clean up after yourself. I appreciate you not leaving piles behind for the homeowner to deal with.
You are meticulous, and I like that you clean up and take away cuttings. Based on the hardscape, this yard must have been well-maintained at one time. Great job!
How amazing! Thank you for helping this homeowner. What we could see from the neighbors yards, this yard was the only one that had hadn’t been cut in a while. I wonder why the neighbors didn’t step in to help?
I hate to ask this, but when a home looks "abandoned" like this, doesn't ANYONE (neighbors, police, whatever...) check to make sure the owner hasn't died in the house???
Another you tube lawn care guy, called the lawncare juggernaut, had exactly that happen to him. He worked what looked like an abandoned property and noticed a horrible smell coming from a back window. He called the cops and sure enough the owner had been dead for weeks in his bed. Neighbors never bothered to check on him.
And from the amount of planter boxes, this was a neighbor who at one time was highly visible to the community. The neighbors and the city must know what is going on, from the mail carrier to the people next door.
This was an outstanding job! Yes, that was plain old English Ivy. I’m glad that you didn’t cut down the iris. You were careful with all of their plants. I watch for things like putting the water hose back, getting trees next to the house, pulling up grasses that can be removed and my #1, not leaving all of the grass clippings on a freshly cut lawn. You checked all of the boxes on this one. Beautiful yard!
@@dvancebarnes6484, I totally understand! I watched a gardener remove a gorgeous azalea and viburnum yesterday. The customer wanted rocks, ROCKS in their place! That was painful.
Stumbled upon your channel today and it was just heartwarming to see someone doing a nice thing for a complete stranger just because!! Bless you and your family!!
I love these sorts of videos. I am 71 and can't cut my own yard and do everything i want. I hire a person to do the cutting and weed eating. I plant the flowers. I feel such a melancholy when I see a house and lawn deteriorate like this. A home is filled with hopes and dreams, sadness and joy. Your returned it to a beautiful spot on 🌍
I loved the transformation. This one is one of my favorites. Perhaps because I love the charm of these older homes. The neighborhood looks very nice as well. Thank you!
What a happy Sunday to watch a lawn video exhibiting man’s kindness to his fellow man. I was so happy you left that tiny clump of irises on front walkway. You’re a great guy and I totally enjoyed your video!
It is often so sad to see houses like this. Obviously at one time, someone did take pride in their lawn but illness, disability or finances caught them unprepared. Many blessing for doing this.
What a great job & what a blessing you did for that homeowner! You never know, that could be an elderly person in the hospital, worrying about their house. That happened to my sister & thieves made off with her mower & weed-eater even though they were locked up! God bless you for helping them!
I mostly watch lawn care on youtube and you are the only one who does not cut corners. Simple things likes taking the time to clean up after yourself is incredible.
Thank heavens there are people like you who help others in this world just because. The world would be much better if more people helped one another. Hope the owner appreciate all the work you did.
That was a great job young man. Sice the house itself was probably abandoned. The owner did not appreciate your very hard work. However myself and the neighborhood appreciated your work. Thank you.
These always make me feel sad. I wonder what has happened for the person to let it get into such disarray. It's obvious by the pretty landscape bricks that someone at one time wanted to have a pretty and inviting yard. I always wonder if a person has died, is disabled, doesn't have family, depressed....all these things. I can't imagine walking past all the overgrowth every day. Just entering and leaving my home would be depressing. I wouldn't willingly allow any of my family to live like that if possible. Maybe it doesn't bother some people. It still looks depressing.
Yes, unfortunately things happen to people who do truly care about their garden and it prevents them taking care of it anymore. I have a garden I spent a lot of time and money on. But 6 years ago I became disabled. Now I can't walk well on my good days and standing is very painful. My neighbours have been awful, bullying, abusive, smashed my green house and my house windows. I had eggs thrown at my home.... Not one of them has ever asked why my garden is now overgrown.... I cry a lot and I'm afraid to be in my home or in my garden due to the verbal abuse. The neighbours make up story's about me filled with lies to try and justify their behaviour of me. It has shown me the true cruelty of humanity. I wish there were more people like this man that tries to help
It happens before you know it, and than is too much for some to handle. My yard is a wreck and I am handicapped in my sixties, my husband has to work two full time jobs. I had to care for my mom so I had to leave my jobs a few years ago, mom needed 24/7 care, she needed changing, feeding cutting up food, on oxygen and needed meds to be given....so our yard was not the first thing on our minds. My husband always mows the front yard in the little time he has at home but the back is unreal. It is true, that it is happen to handicapped and old people. We do care but there are so many more important problems going on. This guy is a blessing to those that he helps.
What an amazing job you did! It’s so satisfying to watch this. You know if they could afford to have their lawn done they would have done it long before this.
FANTASTIC! YOU didn't do a great job, you did a PHENOMINAL STUPENDOUS JOB!!! What an incredible difference! Guys like you are some of the truest heroes on the planet!
A friend on mine buys properties to flip. He took pictures of the houses and all around the house and yards. He was closing on a property. During closing you are not allowed on the property to do any repairs or maintenance until you are handed the keys at closing. Two days before closing the city came out and mowed that jungle down, all around the property. The did little trimming except for around the house. None on any sidewalks, they just mowed. So he got the keys to the house and a note saying they mowed the grass and would put that on his property tax bill. He called the city and some rude woman told him that they put the grass mowing bill on the houses property taxes. He called the mayor and they said he did not owe the mowing fee. So, he got that entire jungle cut down by an eager beaver code enforcement officer who stopped by to check on the grass and found out the home had a new owner. He was mad but was thanked for having it cut because that would have cost him at least three hundred or more.
Beautiful! I’m someone who due to health can no longer care for my yard and have to hire someone. I can afford it. There are many like me who can’t afford it. You truly do wonderful things when you help someone like this.
I would like to think: that since many cities have "Community Care ambassadors" driving around issuing these citations, tickets, etc. After 2 or 3 citations stacking up on the door knob. Seems someone might either contact the police or check city, county records for name of home owner? See if there might be a phone number, contact number? Are the utilities still connected? If the utilities are disconnect ... why wouldn't they have some obligation to advise the city departments that no activity has occurred on the accounts?
A+ my guy! This transformation was incredible 👏 😍 Hands down, it looks like two different places. That next door neighbor kept a close eye on you the whole time. Job well done!
All I kept thinking was that this was someone’s treasured home. Could be the person got ill from Covid and is now convalescing somewhere. Maybe the person passed on and that property is in probate. If you’ve done a wonderful job and a great service to the neighborhood and the city. I would love to know the backstory. It’s a darling little house 🏡 .
He's not cutting the grass. He's harvesting the grass! Sometimes it is not the height of the grass, but the size and shape of the lawn that makes it so difficult and takes extra time to cut and mow the lawn.
When you drove off, the neighbors emerged from inside their homes, and asked, "Who was that masked man?" Someone replied, "It was the Lawn Ranger." You did well, Jedi Fill.
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Well played….
Awesome !!
Smiling, thank you!
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Clearly something has happened to the homeowner. The yard was cared for at one time. Thank you Fill.
Very nice job! Looks as if it was once really well cared for. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I was wondering if anyone checks inside the house for a dead body after no response for so long.
Now it is looking great.
Everyone is thinking that the homeowner gave the order while he is maybe dead.
@@j.h.3777 One of these free mowings resulted in the discovery of a crime scene. May have been a dead body since the smell gave it away. It was a guy with a big beard, don't recall his name.
@@arneanka4633 I saw that one also. He was with his wife. The police came and there was indeed someone deceased inside. It was sad.
From a senior,it’s heartwarming to see there are still young men like yourself in this world !!! God Bless you !!!
The world needs more people like him who actually care about others.
I'm going to need someone like him soon, which is why I take care of my neighbor's lawn now. Karma.
Amen
Lots of respect for a lawn guy that actually uses a rake. And picks up the mess, not just mulches it into more of a mess. Cudos. Thanks for the good content.
Mulching works great for small amounts, but I think this home would have had a foot of it sitting on the lawn if he'd done that! *lol*
I made the mistake of mulching tall grass and weeds into the lawn many years ago. The mulch got very hot in the summer sun and killed the lawn. Ended up having to reseed the entire yard. I won't make that mistake again.
@@mari.s752 It became a hot compost pile that's why.
Yes. The rake is wonderful and not often seen on these videos
I noticed that too
As someone who rides a motorcycle, I want to not only thank you for doing this to help these people, but also for not spitting the clippings into the street where they could cause a bike to wreck. Thank you.
Yeah good point!!! I used to ride too!!!
I agree. I hate when people blow all their cut grass and trimmings out in the street. It’s like sweeping the floor in your house and emptying the debris in your neighbor’s living room.
I never thought of that being a hazard to motorcycles!
I always hate people who do that because it clogs up the storm drains and causes flooding
@@sadjaxx Yep, too much grass on the street and it's like hitting an ice patch on a bike.
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You are the US American I fought for. USA needs more like you...
Just looking at the retaining walls alone, someone at one time had put a lot of care and effort into making this a pretty little home and for whatever reasons (health, financial, etc.) is no longer able to maintain it the way they once did. It's touching to see someone take the time to revive it back to some of its former beauty!
Yes, that was my thought! Someone once loved this yard--perhaps it may even have been done by a previous owner.
Well said
the amazing neighbour with the flag flying is so typical of the lack of sense of community that has shown itself all too often ; too ready to damn others ,too indifferent to others needs; as a disabled retired nurse sadly seen all too often ; shame on all of them ; Fill YOU ROCK ; btw the city should compensate those in need and above all those earth angels like YOU who HELP THOSE IN NEED ;one human family yup one big family ; most pensions are borderline poverty ;sometimes choosing between food and paying workers is what we live with plus neighbours who do not make eye contact ; YOU ARE A godsend ;many blessings to You ;
Frankly I am amazed that you didn't have creepy neighbors calling the cops on you. Well done. The world needs more people like you.
Not every neighborhood has creepy people although they do seem to be multiplying in areas where they have never been before. 😮
Good job. Blessings on you
😯O.M.G. poor man he's working by himself and people should appreciate this kind man n I ask myself (WHY ) is he doing this being an Lawn Officer n you can tell he's doing it out of his Heart God bless you always n what state is this
Hello police? There is a man with a truck full of lawn equipment mowing my neighbors lawn. He looks suspicious. Can you please send a unit?
as much as i love these videos, and see the service given to the owner and the neighborhood, i often wonder how this is not trespassing? hmmmm
Sherilyn - as long as he has asked permission of the resident, and they agree, he is then "an invitee" and can proceed. No trespass.
It is obvious that the original owner cared about his home, all the nice brick work.etc.. It is a shame how it has been neglected. You are at the top of your game,per usual.
I think you should leave a business card so they know that it wasn’t the city that came out to do it. It will relieve any anxiety they may have about being charged for it.
I don't think any cities anymore actually send anybody out to do this kind of cleaning up yards because it's probably too expensive for them to do so. If you look at any City Crews doing work it takes like 12 people to do one thing. That's why I do appreciate what this man is doing. Now I know not all cities are like that but a lot of are.
You don’t realize how much work it is to do someone’s lawn until you watch the video. You really cleaned it up and I know the neighbors appreciate it too!! Awesome
GOOD NEIGHBORS HELP THOSE IN NEED, AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS NEED IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD.
WHAT KIND OF NEIGHBORS WOULD LET SOMEONE’S YARD GET THAT OVERGROWN BEFORE CHECKING IN ON THEM, OR PITCH IN -LIKE YOU DID- AND DO IT THEMSELVES? SHAME ON THEM!
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORS AS YOURSELVES! Jesus- Sermon on the Mount
What kind of neighbors would let this happen? I’ll tell you. We had a cantankerous, very opinionated, elderly woman who lived down the street from us. Most of the neighbors despised her because she fed ferrel cats on her property, but the uneaten cat food would attract skunks, raccoons, and rodents. These cats would spray, fight, and defecate on the eight properties of our cul-de-sac. She finally realized the cat situation was out of control, contacted animal control, and had 21 cats removed. Problem solved, except for her ornery ways. She was well into her 80s, and I suspected not as sharp as she once had been, so I reached out a kind hand to check on her. Yes, she needed help, and had gone through a number of gardeners (mostly the mow-and-blow guys) because they said she wasn’t paying them. Her daughter was handling her finances, and swore they were being paid; however, it was later discovered that the daughter was robbing mom’s accounts for her own living expenses. Rather than get her upset with the sound of our lawn mower and trimmer, we waited for her to go to, or be taken to, lunch on Saturdays. We quickly mowed her small lawn, edged the sidewalk, trimmed whatever branches needing trimming. Sometimes, we ran out of time and quietly returned for some nighttime removal of plant debris that we’d thrown behind her fence gate. She was way too proud to admit that she needed help. What did we get out of it? Elimination of cozy spots for the skunks to return to, a tidy property at the end of the cul-de-sac, and increased property values for those of us needing to sell our houses in the coming years. BTW - She invited me into her house on a number of occasions (sometimes just for a cup of tea, sometimes just to plug in an activate a new telephone), and I was absolutely astounded by the treasure trove of antiques and museum-quality objects she had amassed when she traveled with her (now deceased) husband to various military assignments around the world. They were witnesses to so many world events that happened during post-WWII, Korea, Vietnam. They’d led amazing lives, and it turned out she was so cantankerous because he died, their closest friends had died, and her world got very small when she could no longer drive her car. I’m glad that we were able to help her out by maintaining her yard an performing minor handyman jobs that kept her home safe to live in.
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Great story! Loved it.
It cannot be easy navigating your way around a strange garden, not knowing what is hiding in the overgrown verbiage. Wires, kids toys, pet cemeteries and bits of old hoses and ornaments. I really admire what you do to help people out. When someone gets ill and has to go to hospital and then needs to convalesce, a garden can get really overgrown in no time, and is a daunting task to sit and worry about. Thank you.
What a transformation. It is a shame that neighbors don't run their mowers over their next door neighbor's yard when they are doing their own. Maybe the owner has gone to nursing home, or died even. But it would certainly improve their own property to keep it mowed and trimmed.
Thank you for doing this. Well done.
Good suggestion but at times it may backfire . I used to do it for my neighbors , and the more I did the more they expected me to do . One day I stopped doing it and they had the balls to get an attitude with me. No good deed goes unpunished .
Our neighbors and us take care of each other's property
Yeah I have never figured out why neighbors don’t lend a hand I’m sure they know the story. I’m not saying weed wack and everything just the mower when you do yours. It also makes your yard look better unless your paying someone to do yours.
As someone who has needed the kindness of a friendly landscaper when we were going through rough times, I want to say a very sincere, "Thank You!" for doing this. It is terrible to get kicked when you are down by receiving an "ordinance violation" that you cannot avoid because of illness/disability. It is because of kindness like yours that we were able to avoid fines, save our home from being foreclosed, and becoming homeless. Thank you again. I have liked, subscribed, and will also buy you a few cups of coffee. The very best to you and yours! 🙂Oh, and my favorite part was when you found the mask and did the sound effect.
Nice job! Kudos.
this year has been ugly for many people and simple acts of kindness can DO so much for those in dire straits. We USE to be a nation that cared...I miss that, but this video shows some folks truly are GOOD people
If you ever need yard maintenance due to age or infirmity, call your local Boy Scout troop. They're always looking for civic projects!
@@Phlowermom oh what a great suggestion! It may also provide some company for the elderly or infirmed if they came around once a month or do to clean the person's yard up. So many of our seniors are lacking in human interaction since the plandemic stopped people socializing and checking on their neighbors
I’d like to hear this young man’s testimony. God will bless him mightily for loving his neighbor! ♥️
You are a unique guy, one in a million. No thought of reward. The world would be a better place if more people helped others. Well Done.
He's not doing this for free. He makes money from TH-cam. There is a lot of lazy slobs with all kinds of excuses on why they're slobs.
FACT!
Agreed!!
100% agree
Besides the large amount from being monetized by utube
This wasn't just lawn care, this was God's work done here.
You not only help them out, you do a professional job! You don't cut corners, and look like your cutting your Grandma's lawn, with your effort! You're a hard worker, and I'm sure the homeowners feel loved!💯❤️
Is he using the push mower to pick up the grass clippings?
He does cut corners. Sidewalk corners that is
This yard looks like it was well maintained at one time. It just got away from them. Great job!
@@isaachardbottle9973SERIOUSLY??
@valerie Neal that’s what a lot of people do
I dont know why but watching these lawn recovery videos are so calming to me!! Thank you for helping others.
I find the same thing
Me too
When I have a headache I’ll watch these or Amir international street barber / massage .Don’t have the sound on but it relaxes enough that my headache goes away. Also when overtired these are good to watch. Very soothing for us but tiring work for the man doing the work.
@@maryskinner1329 so funny when I saw your name I thought it was my ex first name was a bit off by one letter
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Of all the free lawn jobs I've seen on TH-cam you're the first one I've seen that actually pulls those tall, plant like weeds instead of mowing them down. Your way makes them take longer to come back. Nice job.👍👏👏😥
In Washington State you have to pull the tansy weeds by the root you're not allowed to cut them
@@thecloneguyz I'm in Seattle but never heard that.
It probably comes down to this being part of the advertising budget. These free lawn jobs are meant to be advertisements for the services they provide, and hopefully the people who benefit from the free job will want to pay them to continue maintaining their yard. If you stop the stuff from growing back after a week or two by pulling the roots, those people may be hesitant to pay for the weekly service since the job was done "too well." It makes more sense to mow them down and let them grow back over the course of a week or two so it looks like a professional is actively needed to keep nature at bay. On a job like this where there is no potential customer because the house appears abandoned, there's no point in letting it grow back quickly. Just kill it completely so it at least looks presentable for a little while longer with less future maintenance work. Maybe one day the owners will show up, see his card stuck in the door frame with the note informing them what happened and who to call, and give him some business.
I can’t say anything that has not already been said. Good things will come to you and your family because of all the good you do!
I thank God for men like you who take care of those who can’t take care of themselves. Well done!
I read the other comment and they said the owner (including his wife) passed away.
@@MarshaNPILoveCanada That was a different video, not this one.
Entirely different person/house.
@@0NightRage Oh, thank you ^^
I really love houses like these. The front walkway was curved, there was character behind that house. All too often these cookie cutter homes are just boxes with a square front yard and no character. You made this home look inviting once again. Good job!
VERY TRUE!!! I hate that designers want to have cookie cutter homes... I preferred their own home design. Well say!!!
Sh*t's true. Today's homes have no character.
It appears that someone had once poured a great deal of love into that property. I wish that neighbors would at lease mow and trim the front yard, as these unkempt properties are ripe for squatters to invade. At 23:40, it appears that someone has already attempted entry through the corner window, as they’ve tried to pry the window screen.
You, and others in your trade, who perform these services are not only a blessing to the homeowners/residents but also to the neighborhoods and communities. Bravo! Well done!
I'm unsure, I think it's next Wednesday but it could be Thursday we said to meet up, sorry I forgot, can you remind me please mate.
It was the big Tescos on the corner opposite the storage warehouses, right?
Also, how is Alan doing? Send him my regards incase he can't make it next week!
Cheers dude.
@@Pudji.Toucan nah man we meeting at the gas station, also Alan is dead
@@that0neunexpectedduck is it Thursday or Wednesday though? And shame to hear about Alan, that's unexpected, what happened to him?
It would be nice if the younger neighbors could help out the older neighbors. So a house doesn't end up like this.
Thanks dear God bless you
I have been completely absorbed in watching It is nice that there are some people that are still willing to help people in need.
You deserve a Citizen of the Year Award! I am impressed by your generosity and your hard work to accomplish such a challenging job. Congratulations- you're a Great American!
That is a beautifully landscaped yard. You can’t imagine what has happened to folks that they’ve let it go to such a state. I have to imagine that in cases such as this one it was probably an elderly person who has been moved to a Senior Citizen Care Center. No family to help take care of the property. It then becomes a problem for the neighborhood.
I hope the owner IS able to come back as soon as possible. Thanks for doing this good deed!!
I have always heard over many years that the garden dies with the grander. Makes sense since the yard looks like at one time it was very attractive. The days when people would go out and work on their yards stop and chat with each other- have outdoor cookouts or visit on the porch or deck over some baked goods and good coffee. Now that crowd is mostly gone-unable to take care of things…extended family lives too far away…my son used to drive on our mower to neighbors offering to mow their lawn.. if they tipped him that was a plus but he just wanted to help and do it for nothing. I am sure kids like that are still around but there are just too many folks who need this kind of help but can’t afford it. It is sad but a reality.
This wonderful person is incredible… whoever gets lucky to have him stop and do his excellent lawn work must feel like they won the lottery. People like this will be a loss to us all when he no longer will be able to do this. Still a long ways away but it happens to us all. We need to be good neighbors and make the time to help each other no matter how small something is better than nothing.
@@sylviacrawford7195 what a wonderful comment!
likely the city fining the dead.
@@sylviacrawford7195 My own yard is nearly one such case. I’ve been off my feet with an injury that has refused to heal for over 4 years now. So I haven’t been able to do the yard work like I used to. I went and bought a used rider and that worked out fine. Now it won’t start. I can’t get anyone to look at it and I’ve only been able to get someone to come and mow twice this entire summer. It needed one more mow but now the snow is here so it’s too late.
The good news is that my wound is finally healing!! I hope and pray that this time it stays healed!!
With houses like these I wonder if people call in "wellness checks" to make sure the owners are OK. Each situation is different but I have heard too many stories about people passing away in homes and it takes months before anyone notices and calls for a "wellness check" from the police. Love your channel and the work you do. Another job well done 👏 🙌🏽
I watch another guy who does this. While doing one of these overgrown homes he was on his taller stand on mower and actually did see the homeowner inside. Unfortunately the homeowner had passed and nobody knew.
@@monkey02132006 so sad.
Yes, I wonder myself are they sick, elderly, or even broke? What comes to my head is I want to know how many neighbors complained and how many offered the homeowner help? I just don’t know. I do have a question as far as can you go into somebody’s yard and clean it up without permission? Obviously. Have you had any owner feedback?
@@vivianchase-williams8508 I have the same question as well.
No they don't check. They might be asked to help
I think people like you are awesome you go around, helping others who can’t do for themselves because of lack of income. You save people from fines and you help them out God bless you for it. I know you make your money with TH-cam, but you deserve more. God bless you for not charging. God bless you for helping folks who are in need.❤❤
I’ve seen several videos from around the country of guys like you helping people out. It’s extremely touching and commendable. If people want to know what the future looks like, this is it. It counters all the selfishness and meaness we see in the country today❤😍
Weed Whacking Wizard!
@@dicky7600 bet he’d be surprised to know he made MANY thousands of dollars.
@@dicky7600 I think about $ 1200,- per million views,
a bit depending on the timespan, and skipped advertisements.
@@dicky7600 that would be a great bonus 👍🤓, it all depends how many, how fast, even interactions or full view etc, I bet if people also click on a advertisement or indeed buy something it can make a difference.
With all that hard work he should get more!!😇😇 He is a amazing person who cares about the people he helps!!! God Bless all his hard work!
Unlike many ordinary and neglected places, at some point in the past this was a much-loved and very pretty little piece of property.
Well done showing what used to - and still could possibly - be, Fill.
I thought the same thing. All the raised flower beds and lovely plants that were overgrown. At one point this had to have been a lovely yard and property. Sad when circumstances make it impossible to tend your property properly. Bless this young man’s heart! ❤️
Hopefully now that it is cleaned up someone will see the potential and make it a home again. It really is a lovely place.
Its really hardwork you have sone there without compensation.Salute to all the people like you who do charity.
His compensation comes in form of TH-cam revenue. With over 400k views, he made far more on this job than if he had charged and cut grass for a living rather than uploading the act of goodwill.
@@allaboutroofing2 win win
I'm always glad to see that you pick up all the really long grass cutting before leaving. And that you do your job in what I think is the right order...trim /weed wack FIRST and then mow. That way all the long, trimmed stuff gets picked up and mulched with the grass, not left to smother it.
Great job on using your talents to help others! ❣️
I always watch TH-cam on my TV so seldom do I leave replays but I have to now. I watch many yard makeovers and hands down, you have the best channel. From weed eating BEFORE you mow and edging and not throwing all that in the yard to mow over, to taking the trimmings with you. You deserve as many subscribers and likes as you can get. Great job guy.
I love your channel!!!! Do you have any help? And take it easy on those knees!!
And he pulls things out by the roots to help avoid regrowth!
I also appreciates that he cleans up as he goes along.
Sometimes, its a GOOD thing to leave the trimmings on the lawn as mulch. Keeps moisture in, conserving water, which is VERY important in the west (this is in Couer d'Alene Idaho) especially these days, and provides fertilizer at the same time while still looking neat. Sometimes, if the location gets lots of rain, or if it's over-watered, a lawn with mulch will develop fungus and other such issues. In those cases I would de-thatch the lawn, aerate it, re-set the sprinklers to shorter, less often watering, and take away the clippings for a while. The lawn in this video I would have left some mulch, based on how sparse and brown the grass was after. Mulch with grass, not weeds. Not trying to tell Fill how to do his profession, just responding to the multiple comments about how glad they are that he picked up all the cuttings. That's appropriate in some places and some yards, but not universal.
Same here!!
Wow, the before and after shots blew my mind! You even cleaned up the bushes, and that tree in the front magically appeared when you were done. What a job! You are so professional and caring ❤! I was thinking the homeowner passed and no family took possession or care of this house. Somebody loved it at one time. Blessings, Fill!
What a great act of kindness you guys perform- and who would have thunk I would be sitting here watching a guy cut a lawn 🍻
I caught that to. If it was a tv show I would not watched get here I am and it is sooooooo satisfiyng
You taking the time to pull the weeds from the flower beds rather than just cutting deserves much respect!
I appreciate that you did not just "clean up" all the edging plants (along the entry walkway & along the side of the house) and that you preserved that someone might like those plants there.
Picking up the hose & putting it back where it was "safer" to be was also a wonderful touch.
Thank you!
Was thinking the same thing. Too many landscapers just kill everything. I recognized the rose bush, but the next one I thought was basil for a minute, but not sure what it was. But he knew! If I had a home with money to pay someone to mow and trim the lawn, this would DEFINITELY be the guy I would hire!! Finally ... someone that won't kill the daylillies, lol!
@@angelapastorius2377 yes absolutely!
This is the kind of guy anyone would want to do their yard. It not.good when the plants are cut down or pulled out along with the weeds.
I love what you are doing to help those who can't do it themselves. You are such a needed talent in this day and age when most disabled or elderly having a hard time staying in their homes.
Where are your work GLOVES
Congratulations on you 100 k what I would like is the By-law office working with you on violation cuts. Maybe this home owner is in the hospital or had to go into an assisted facility. This is a beautiful property it wasn’t let go because someone was lazy. You do great work and are always willing to help out God Bless you.
I was watching another lawn care channel, and that was the case. While he and his wife were mowing, he could smell the odd scent. He sent his wife away then called law enforcement.
@@jackieostrander9667 Geez!! 😳😱😬
I also watched that episode. He's another guy up there with Fill. Can't remember his channel, though.
Was it the lawn Juggernaught? That happened to him.
It was The Lawn Care Juggernaut
I have been on both sides of stories like this. It warms the hearts of both the giver and receiver. Doing for those who can't. Is a sign of love.
These are lousy times in the US. What a gift to be reminded that there are kind people out there like you.
What a sweet home. Once everything was cleaned up, you could tell that someone put a lot of hard work into that yard (once upon a time). You did a beautiful job.
Thank you for doing this. Years ago I had some hardships and was in the hospital for a prolonged period of time. You never know what people are going through.
You definitely take pride in your work it shows. This yard looks amazing when you finished it I know the owners will be speechless.
You did a great job cleaning up this place. It's sad to see an abandoned property with no one taking care of it. It always makes you wonder about the story behind it. I'm sure the neighbors were pleased to see it all cleaned up.
Seems to me the neighbors could have helped.
I've done this with several neighbors... except - usually I'll wait until I see the neighbor out working on his property first... especially if its a "BIG" involve project. I want to be sure the neighbor has some investment in keeping it up - in the future. I've run into a few folks who get upset...if you offer charity... By 'helping' them ... it seems to go over a lot easier,
I like these "GI Bll" development houses. these guys were so happy to get into a nice home. after coming back from war. I see way too many "Upgraded" houses - what seems to happen is the 2nd or 3rd generation can't get qualified for a home loan ... being fixed up, costing way too much after some house-flipper developer finishes them. I've seen this happen on the West coast. by the time they get improved.... It gets turned into million dollar property. The average blue collar worker can't afford to live there any more...property taxes go way up.
@@JustinAEgan I am kinda one of those GI guys I have seen many houses I would like to get and fix up, I am sure I can do a lot of the work just can't afford the house itself. And the VA won't fund the ones that need TLC. One day though. So for right now I'm back in school learning a new trade.
@@gregghierholzer ... you 'almost' hit the nail on the problem....except its not the VA causing the problem.
A VA loan still has to go through a bank or some state, local program(which still has to get funding from a bank or financial institution.
My"personal problem" is I like to help people - but I don't make it a habit....
When I was a kid... I used to hang out a local garage. The owner ran me off 9 or 10 times before He let me hang around the shop, after school.
I learned how to fix cars, build or re-build motors... for free. The owner Never paid me one cent. the best I could hope for was lunch, a sandwich or maybe a cold soda - every now and then.... I was the shop Go - fer.
The "VA" does not finance home loans... all they do is guarantee the loan. Never has, never did - never will. The difference is like having an Uncle, brother or maybe a father, who will "Stand - good for you to buy a house, but will not give you the money, out of his own pocket". Or put up bail to get you out of jail - but he ain't going to sell his house to to do it.
It's point is for you to stand on your own 2 feet... to convince some outside person to do the loan. One step removed...
some of the hardest money to get from a debt - is "family" debt. i made the mistake of loaning my younger brother money to buy his 1st car... haven't seen that money again - it's been 10, 20 years! ... I'm still pissed about being that dumb.
Wow, that is a blessing in disguise. If the homeowner was not in the process of finding someone to do what you have done, and arrives and sees what you have done then I bet she would be crying tears of happiness. Keep up the good work, sir.
What an amazing transformation! Not only did you help the homeowners but also the neighborhood!! Thank you Fill for another great video!
Agree completely.
You do a great job. What is really awesome is that this video has been up for 10 months and you have 1,700,000 views! People like myself that find it somehow satisfying to watch a yard be transformed from a jungle to a civil environment. You do good work!
Quality work by someone who takes pride in what they do. I enjoyed watching.
One of the best yard transformations I have seen on TH-cam. You used tools like a rake and shovel and hauled the debris away for the bonus.
Yep he is the best out there to me anyway!!
I love how you give every job, no matter how big, the total works. Seeing it all cleaned up and not just knocked down is the best. You put some much care and attention into everything. Love it!
It's nice to see someone who goes out and adds goodness to our world. I really respect the attention to detail and hard work. It is something that most people don't have. Thank you for all you do and will do. Subscribed.
That yard is so pretty with the brickwork and several perennials, was probably one of the better yards at some point. Thanks Fill for tidying it up. Looks terrific! 💚
we need more people like you on this planet.
another job very well done mate.
You tube pays them very very handsomely by the number of views the content creator gets. If he was doing it for free he wouldn't be filming.
Its sad that there are karens out there that would sue you if you didnt have a contract to do work on the property ive seen guys get sued for 5 to 8 grand for doing free work
Pamela remme … I’m certain he’s done a LOT of work - from his good heart … without payment.
It’s HARD physical labor; (& breathing all that dirt in) in my opinion, TH-cam couldn’t possibly pay him enough!
@@robinr.9007 Lol, they get paid by views! You used to be able to just google income of you tubers and you would get accurate numbers. They scrubbed the truth in that too. The large channels....20k to 60k per month. smaller ones 60k and 100k per year. The more views the more they get paid.
@@pamelaremme38 I realized that too, but how many years did he have to do it for free before the income became enough to make it a full time job? You reap what you sow in this world.
Great job! You can tell that at one time someone loved working in that yard. It looks so much better now.
I'm always so curious about the property owners, especially when it is obvious from the plants, raised beds, retaining walls etc., that at one point someone had great pride in maintaining a lovely yard. Are there no family or neighbors that can help? You provide a wonderful service for others thank you
I'm always worried someone died in the house and no one noticed. The yard has so much potential to be lovely.
I always had an immaculate back garden, then became unemployed and went through depression - I’m still searching for a job, but I’m tackling, but by bit, my back garden which has 16 feet hedges, weeds everywhere, oversize plants, and 4 feet tall grass. It brings me out of my depression and gives me a sense of achievement. I think maybe the people in these videos are either lazy, infirm, or too depressed to see the wood for the trees.
Thorough, thoughtful and he makes sure that no stone is unturned and cleaned up in each home, including lawn clippings. Fill is the best of the BEST! Just because someone had this huge tractor doesn’t mean that they are going a great job. Fill is probably one of the best out there, bar none.
I so agree!
So agree!
Wow, what a transformation! A cute house. So sad you can tell someone loved their yard when they were able to work in it. Your attention to detail is amazing particularly considering what you started with and how much less could have been done if you were just trying to prevent a citation. Also appreciated just how efficiently you work. There is no wasted motion and at the same time no taking shortcuts.
I thought the same thing
This felt like an episode of "Secret Garden!" You helped a once-loved garden come back to life. I hope the transformation will encourage the people who live there to keep up with it. Sometimes all people need is a helping hand! Great job - as always! (from Camillus, NY)
Great work! People don’t get how much work this truly is!
God bless for what you are doing to help people. As someone who is the recipient of a neighbor's continual kindness, I know what it means to receive help. People like to call code enforcement but won't do what you're doing. You restore my faith in humanity, sir.
I decided to subscribe because, unlike some other lawn content creators, you clean up after yourself. I appreciate you not leaving piles behind for the homeowner to deal with.
In other of these they commented the city picks up the cut limbs etc. They call when done for the pick up. It is not just left.
That in itself is rare as you need a licence to get rid of stuff, as a free job I think he’s done enough cutting and cleaning up.
I do too that’s just as important
The before/after is outrageous.
Fantastic job on that property.
That little stander does an incredible job.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for helping these people! I am disabled and it’s so hard to find reliable people to come take care of my yards
You are meticulous, and I like that you clean up and take away cuttings. Based on the hardscape, this yard must have been well-maintained at one time. Great job!
How amazing! Thank you for helping this homeowner. What we could see from the neighbors yards, this yard was the only one that had hadn’t been cut in a while. I wonder why the neighbors didn’t step in to help?
I hate to ask this, but when a home looks "abandoned" like this, doesn't ANYONE (neighbors, police, whatever...) check to make sure the owner hasn't died in the house???
Good question!
Another you tube lawn care guy, called the lawncare juggernaut, had exactly that happen to him. He worked what looked like an abandoned property and noticed a horrible smell coming from a back window. He called the cops and sure enough the owner had been dead for weeks in his bed. Neighbors never bothered to check on him.
@@feliciascott6874 I saw that one, it was my first time watching one of these lawn care videos, holy crap I couldn’t believe it! Got me hooked, tho…🤔😏
@@feliciascott6874 I saw that one, it was my first time watching one of these lawn care videos, holy crap I couldn’t believe it! Got me hooked, tho…🤔😏
And from the amount of planter boxes, this was a neighbor who at one time was highly visible to the community. The neighbors and the city must know what is going on, from the mail carrier to the people next door.
You are the only ove the cleans up the cut grass, and I love that! It makes the lawn look so much better. Thank you!
This was an outstanding job! Yes, that was plain old English Ivy. I’m glad that you didn’t cut down the iris. You were careful with all of their plants. I watch for things like putting the water hose back, getting trees next to the house, pulling up grasses that can be removed and my #1, not leaving all of the grass clippings on a freshly cut lawn. You checked all of the boxes on this one. Beautiful yard!
Just searched the comments for the word because I couldn't bear to watch if he cut those iris down :)
@@dvancebarnes6484, I totally understand! I watched a gardener remove a gorgeous azalea and viburnum yesterday. The customer wanted rocks, ROCKS in their place! That was painful.
I hope your town has a good citizenship award, because if anyone deserves it, it’s you. People are blessed to have you near❤
Stumbled upon your channel today and it was just heartwarming to see someone doing a nice thing for a complete stranger just because!! Bless you and your family!!
I love these sorts of videos. I am 71 and can't cut my own yard and do everything i want. I hire a person to do the cutting and weed eating. I plant the flowers. I feel such a melancholy when I see a house and lawn deteriorate like this. A home is filled with hopes and dreams, sadness and joy. Your returned it to a beautiful spot on 🌍
Awesome job, what a BIG difference. I’m sure the neighbors thank you as well as the owner.
I loved the transformation. This one is one of my favorites. Perhaps because I love the charm of these older homes. The neighborhood looks very nice as well. Thank you!
Fantastic job. What a difference. Thanks for what you are doing.
WOW you've picked all the grass and dirt instead of throwing it back onto the yard, as the other channels do. Congrats! Subscribed
Such a charming property, now that it is visible. Tremendous clean up!!❤
What a happy Sunday to watch a lawn video exhibiting man’s kindness to his fellow man. I was so happy you left that tiny clump of irises on front walkway. You’re a great guy and I totally enjoyed your video!
Me too!
I appreciate it, from California! Watching you work and thinking about the owner coming home to a yard makeover just warms my heart. Such a blessing!!
It is often so sad to see houses like this. Obviously at one time, someone did take pride in their lawn but illness, disability or finances caught them unprepared. Many blessing for doing this.
Thanks, Fill for making this yard look nice again!😊 It looks like the owners cared a lot about their yard when they lived there!😢
we need more people like you on this planet.
another job very well done
What a great job & what a blessing you did for that homeowner! You never know, that could be an elderly person in the hospital, worrying about their house. That happened to my sister & thieves made off with her mower & weed-eater even though they were locked up! God bless you for helping them!
I mostly watch lawn care on youtube and you are the only one who does not cut corners. Simple things likes taking the time to clean up after yourself is incredible.
Props to you. I’ve watched a few others share their kindness. You have been the only one to actually pick up the remnants. Kudos.
Compost??
Well done Fill. Thanks for helping out your community and sharing the video.
Thank you for watching:)
Wow! I really thought it would take you two parts to get this done!!! It turned out beautiful!!!!
Thank heavens there are people like you who help others in this world just because. The world would be much better if more people helped one another. Hope the owner appreciate all the work you did.
That was a great job young man. Sice the house itself was probably abandoned. The owner did not appreciate your very hard work. However myself and the neighborhood appreciated your work. Thank you.
These always make me feel sad. I wonder what has happened for the person to let it get into such disarray. It's obvious by the pretty landscape bricks that someone at one time wanted to have a pretty and inviting yard. I always wonder if a person has died, is disabled, doesn't have family, depressed....all these things. I can't imagine walking past all the overgrowth every day. Just entering and leaving my home would be depressing. I wouldn't willingly allow any of my family to live like that if possible. Maybe it doesn't bother some people. It still looks depressing.
Yes, unfortunately things happen to people who do truly care about their garden and it prevents them taking care of it anymore. I have a garden I spent a lot of time and money on. But 6 years ago I became disabled. Now I can't walk well on my good days and standing is very painful. My neighbours have been awful, bullying, abusive, smashed my green house and my house windows. I had eggs thrown at my home.... Not one of them has ever asked why my garden is now overgrown.... I cry a lot and I'm afraid to be in my home or in my garden due to the verbal abuse. The neighbours make up story's about me filled with lies to try and justify their behaviour of me. It has shown me the true cruelty of humanity. I wish there were more people like this man that tries to help
It happens before you know it, and than is too much for some to handle. My yard is a wreck and I am handicapped in my sixties, my husband has to work two full time jobs. I had to care for my mom so I had to leave my jobs a few years ago, mom needed 24/7 care, she needed changing, feeding cutting up food, on oxygen and needed meds to be given....so our yard was not the first thing on our minds. My husband always mows the front yard in the little time he has at home but the back is unreal. It is true, that it is happen to handicapped and old people. We do care but there are so many more important problems going on. This guy is a blessing to those that he helps.
@@studioshorelinestoreonetsy7855 oh gosh, that is just horrible! I am so sorry how cruel people can be.
likely the city fining the dead.
What an amazing job you did! It’s so satisfying to watch this. You know if they could afford to have their lawn done they would have done it long before this.
This one is sad because you can tell at one time it was beautifully landscaped. I'm glad you didn't mow down the irises.
FANTASTIC! YOU didn't do a great job, you did a PHENOMINAL STUPENDOUS JOB!!! What an incredible difference! Guys like you are some of the truest heroes on the planet!
A friend on mine buys properties to flip. He took pictures of the houses and all around the house and yards. He was closing on a property. During closing you are not allowed on the property to do any repairs or maintenance until you are handed the keys at closing. Two days before closing the city came out and mowed that jungle down, all around the property. The did little trimming except for around the house. None on any sidewalks, they just mowed. So he got the keys to the house and a note saying they mowed the grass and would put that on his property tax bill.
He called the city and some rude woman told him that they put the grass mowing bill on the houses property taxes. He called the mayor and they said he did not owe the mowing fee. So, he got that entire jungle cut down by an eager beaver code enforcement officer who stopped by to check on the grass and found out the home had a new owner. He was mad but was thanked for having it cut because that would have cost him at least three hundred or more.
Beautiful! I’m someone who due to health can no longer care for my yard and have to hire someone. I can afford it. There are many like me who can’t afford it. You truly do wonderful things when you help someone like this.
I would like to think: that since many cities have "Community Care ambassadors" driving around issuing these citations, tickets, etc.
After 2 or 3 citations stacking up on the door knob. Seems someone might either contact the police or check city, county records for name of home owner? See if there might be a phone number, contact number?
Are the utilities still connected? If the utilities are disconnect ... why wouldn't they have some obligation to advise the city departments that no activity has occurred on the accounts?
Love watching the edging, the before and after! Love to see the beautifully edged paths, walls and kerbs! Wish I could do mine as good as that!
A+ my guy! This transformation was incredible 👏 😍 Hands down, it looks like two different places. That next door neighbor kept a close eye on you the whole time. Job well done!
All I kept thinking was that this was someone’s treasured home. Could be the person got ill from Covid and is now convalescing somewhere. Maybe the person passed on and that property is in probate. If you’ve done a wonderful job and a great service to the neighborhood and the city. I would love to know the backstory. It’s a darling little house 🏡 .
He's not cutting the grass. He's harvesting the grass! Sometimes it is not the height of the grass, but the size and shape of the lawn that makes it so difficult and takes extra time to cut and mow the lawn.
Nice to see you went the extra mile and picked up the clipping instead of just mulching everything