My Neighbor Called the City Over My Fence, but the Inspection Ended With Her in Tears

making a neutral observation.

“The contractor came to look at the arbor,” she said.

“What did he say?”

“He can modify it. Twelve inches off the peak and reposition the lattice to clear the property line. He said the structure itself is sound, just the dimensions.”

“And the clematis?”

“He said to cut it back and it will come back in spring. Probably stronger.continue reading …