May 25, 2018 · When you live on a busy street, carving out privacy and reducing noise can be top priorities. But you can set up your front yard to feel like a quiet, private oasis — worlds away from nearby traffic — and still have a garden that shows neighbors more than unwelcoming walls.

To me, one of the biggest issues would be how busy the road, is it on a bus route and how far the house is set back from the road. We have a road such as this in our town and walking by during the day or driving by at night, everyone can see directly into the home.

Sep 30, 2019 · Find out how to landscape your front yard on a busy street to reduce noise, create privacy, and attract a great offer on your house.

We're about 3 blocks from a fire station, 2 blocks from a state highway, and our street is busy as a "shortcut" for commuters and generally big enough to have a stop light at it on the bigger road it intersects.

Mar 21, 2015 · According to architectural designers, the following 5 ideas for landscaping on a busy street will make your property stand out in a good way and also help block out some of the road noise. 1. Install The Right Kind Of Fencing

Oct 16, 2024 · Whether it’s a corner lot, a busy pathway, or a spot where pets like to roam, careful planning and plant selection make a big difference. Let’s dive into some techniques for landscaping these areas, using insights from This Old House landscape contractor, Jenn Nawada.

Jan 28, 2020 · The drawbacks to living near a busy street are valid (no one wants to deal with car noises at 3 a.m.), but they don't have to be deal breakers. Here's why.

Lived on another side street with just 8 houses for a few years before buying my current house which is on a busy State road. I used to complain that EVERY time I left or pulled in I had to wait because there were always cars coming.

Jun 4, 2023 · These homes will have more sidewalks, more yard frontage, and more visibility than neighboring lots. You could find that your corner lots sit in the middle of a neighborhood or at the top of a very busy street. In short, there are a range …

Jun 17, 2014 · The house we are considering is located on the corner of a busy road. It fronts the small road that enters the neighborhood and is located some 50' from the busy road. Once inside you don't hear the cars, but you do in the backyard.