Here's a few hot tips to improve the area immediately surrounding where you live. Let kids play outside. You do not need to call the police on skateboarders and bouncing basketballs. It's okay for kids to be kids. Take down your Christmas lights. There is no need for them to be up outside of Dec./Jan. Cut your grass. There are plenty of wildlife habitats out there and your yard doesn't need to be one. Wave to your neighbor. Don't wear pajamas in public. Seriously, you're an adult. Try a few of these. You might be surprised.