Darin, I bet you could get half the neighborhood to pitch in helping you out on working on the garage, so you're not doing it all yourself.
Plus, it's a good opportunity for Q&A about the ForkenSwift and other projects you have there, and to teach the neighbors about insulation, heating, etc.
If you ask, I'm sure they'll be willing to help you, if only to increase their respective properties' attractiveness or value.
If the lady wants to paint your garage, oblige her.
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