The Neighbours sent me an SOS. This is how PUBLIC HOUSING is maintained.

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4 ай бұрын

I clean up this wildly overgrown public housing place. It's been left to become an absolute mess.
VLOG is now on Turf and Tools going forward / @turfandtools
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@timthelawnmowerman 4 ай бұрын

As I mentioned in this video. The VLOG is moving to my Turf and Tools channel. youtube.com/@turfandtools?si=ifwSzt1jJIGq0b06 hope to see you there! 🙌 We also now have a Turf and Tools podcast. It’s everywhere you listen to your podcasts.

@LavotalOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Is anything going to happen to the VLOGS on this channel?

@timthelawnmowerman 4 ай бұрын

@@LavotalOfficialyes, it’s moving to my Turf and Tools channel.

@andrewmartino6144 4 ай бұрын

That's 100% ok with me! We need you to get more views on the main channel to keep your KZfaq revenue flowing! Also one thing about the vlogs, I think revealing your finished results are also ruining the Free Mow Friday videos. It takes away the mystery and I stopped watching the vlogs because of that. Maybe only show the property but don't show any of the action. Also it looks like maybe you need to try a different string on your trimmer? That was cutting through the dirt about as bad as my 20v DeWalt trimmer lol. It would be cool to try out different strings and state them in your videos. Thanks! From Wisconsin USA.

@suerobinson844 4 ай бұрын

Glad you made this decision Tim

@l.faraday8767 4 ай бұрын

The neighbours just found out they have a bigger driveway! 😎🇨🇦😎

@hellagood67 4 ай бұрын

My thought exactly 👍

@kingarthur83rd 4 ай бұрын

"Its crazy timing they come out the day after me..." a tenner says someone at the council/housing maintenance got a bollocking 🤣

@BrendaOsif-zk4fp 4 ай бұрын

😀Tim, I bet you didn’t know how influential you are! You got something done for this neighborhood! Thank you for caring. Can you just “imagine” how much nicer the world would be if more people were like you? Great job Tim❣️💚

@stevenoberg4277 4 ай бұрын

Tim’s new sponsor: The city of Sydney. Congratulations!!!

@flyingeaglewoman8682 4 ай бұрын

😂

@LaurieShannon-gr2ts 4 ай бұрын

Someone in Housing felt the pressure from the scrutiny of the public eye. Great job Tim in finding a way to kick them into gear and do the rest of the job. The front side of the yard was definitely done by a certified lawn detailer. 👏The back side, not so much but it still looks so much better.🤷‍♀️

@debraparker833 4 ай бұрын

Council didn’t want to be publicly shamed so they quickly sent a team to do the backyard. Too late, Council is a day late and a dollar short. Community ought to recall them and have them removed from their positions. There is a critical housing shortage and the council is neglecting these vacant homes and letting them rott.

@phva7678 4 ай бұрын

A certain company has the contract to "maintain" it but decided to complete the job less frequently

@stevecoleman2250 4 ай бұрын

The people who did the backyard did a basic knockdown job. The detail Tim did in the front yard shows he cares.

@Thermalions 4 ай бұрын

@@debraparker833 It would be the state government owning and managing the property, not the local council (unless NSW does things very differently). All the council could do is issue a cleanup notice to the Department of Housing.

@debraparker833 4 ай бұрын

That is a shame. Maybe the citizens ought to rattle the cages of the State Government and demand they do their job? Thousands of people are in desperate need of housing and on the verge of homelessness. This home Tim is mowing looks in good shape and when he finished it looks really nice and move-in ready for new tenants. I wonder how many more homes are vacant and just rotting away. Take Care@@Thermalions

@donaldcampbell5277 4 ай бұрын

Maybe someone saw your vlog and got nervous about bad publicity. Coincidence....doubt that.

@AugustusCaesar88 4 ай бұрын

Tim you are such a legend mate. Not only a great bloke doing Gods work on earth but you bring joy to millions who watch your videos. My little boy (2.5yrs old) is obsessed and watches your videos every night before he goes to sleep.

@dallasarnold8615 4 ай бұрын

It is always puzzling when the pavement stops just short of being a complete run. Really good for you that you videoed the water meter and the damaged valve stem with the trimmed space around it, showing that you are not the one that did the damage. Just in case the council tries to make you pay for the damage repair.

@rogergreenwood3409 4 ай бұрын

I believe the Path and Driveway stop at the Property Line so as not to encroach on the Council Easement .

@kwells8807 4 ай бұрын

What I don't understand is why the meters are #1 out in the middle of the yard and #2 why doesn't the dept responsible mark them or cover them to protect them???? I don't understand.

@dallasarnold8615 4 ай бұрын

@@kwells8807 I agree. I have mentioned the meters a couple of times. Where I am ( near Atlanta, GA. USA ) , they would never make a single winter. They would freeze and burst. Here the water meters are buried at least 12 inches down inside a meter box. In some areas I have seen the gas meter out near the street / highway above ground surrounded by a steel cage painted yellow to protect it.

@AUmarcus 3 ай бұрын

@@dallasarnold8615 It doesn't get cold enough in Oz. We don't understand why your fire hydrants are above ground.....ours are mostly underground.

@dallasarnold8615 3 ай бұрын

@@AUmarcus What you see above ground is basically just the outlet. The water is cut off anywhere between 3 and 5 feet down. The part you see has a stem that goes down to the valve.

@tinakilpatrick5312 4 ай бұрын

Tim, I love your borderline OCD. Your attention to detail is what sets you apart from other mowing channels.

@staceybohlke1881 4 ай бұрын

The edging you did on this property was a thing of beauty. Thank you for all the hardwork you did for the neighbors and the property. Stay safe.

@dani98038 4 ай бұрын

Make sure those contractors aren't taking credit for all the work you are doing! Amazing transformation!

@Steve8587 4 ай бұрын

That was great! The attention to detail is the best! Perfectly cut, trimmed, and most importantly it is all cleaned up. Excellent OCD, we love it.

@samschneiderwind2567 4 ай бұрын

That’s CDO!:)

@samschneiderwind2567 4 ай бұрын

We must keep things in right order!

@ritaschutte5764 2 ай бұрын

His boots were made for ? Not walking but.?? Help me with the best word people !!!!

@myraholmes8702 4 ай бұрын

This is terrible. If this property was maintained, someone would have a place to live. Thanks to you for answering the call to help, Tim.

@janetpendlebury6808 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately some councils do not look after the ones most in need!

@myraholmes8702 4 ай бұрын

So sad isn't it?

@DonnaKnower_sez 4 ай бұрын

Tim said in the intro that the house was deemed ‘unlivable’, which is why no tenant. Shame they didn’t keep the house in repair when so many need housing 😠! Maybe now they’ll either repair or replace it.

@laurav.7241 4 ай бұрын

They don't even make slumlords maintain their properties for those paying market rent LOL@@DonnaKnower_sez If public housing tenants stopped trashing properties and destroying what doesn't belong to them, maybe they could maintain them in good order.

@Thermalions 4 ай бұрын

@@DonnaKnower_sez Could be a result of the previous tenant making it unlivable. I know a number that have required stripping back to the frame due to the disgusting state they were in or due to having been a meth cook house. Minimal maintenance by Housing probably doesn't help though.

@geebiesb 4 ай бұрын

Your " border line OCD " is a massive bonus for people receiving your services .... perfection 🎉

@user-mm6fc6ee2y 4 ай бұрын

nobody does detailing like you awesome 👍⭐️

@timthelawnmowerman 4 ай бұрын

Certified 😝

@srgnsw65 4 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with a bit of borderline OCD Tim. Back in the day we'd call it perfectionism. An essential ingredient to get a job done well. Great work as always.

@leatherandlacewew 2 ай бұрын

You are the only KZfaqr whose videos I watch from beginning to end. So clean and professional

@dianaviselli3136 4 ай бұрын

Even though all of your work is exemplary your trimming and edging is unsurpassed! You make the sharpest edges and that just emphasizes the whole job. Keep up the good work! No good deed goes unnoticed. Thanks for posting these videos! I hope whoever did the backyard doesn’t get credit for the beautiful job you did on the front!!!

@timthelawnmowerman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@taswegian1790 4 ай бұрын

You know the contractor billed for the front .. You need to find out who It was and hit them up for a slab of lemon squash . Top job ..😊

@jlmitch570 4 ай бұрын

I love how you take care of these lawns like they're your own. The OCD helps too 😂.

@stevecoleman2250 4 ай бұрын

If Tim has OCD then it is a force for good.

@jlmitch570 4 ай бұрын

@@stevecoleman2250 I agree 💯

@NCRRanger7753 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video Tim! Everything was very satisfying to watch. The flail mower decimating that forest of grass to the mega thick edging, awesome, all of it. 😄👍

@markwhite5638 4 ай бұрын

That "pasture" never stood a chance once you arrived. Another Tim The Lawnmower Man Classic!

@karmareed3598 4 ай бұрын

Plenty of people out here mowing lawns on KZfaq, but one of the reasons these are my favorite your voice. The tool related videos are equally as entertaining but honestly I'd listen to you read instruction manuals on audio book if it was an option. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing it. 😂😂

@timthelawnmowerman 4 ай бұрын

😂 you’re very kind. I’m about to start a podcast on Turf and Tools with Carthic so that may be right up your alley 😂

@lindamccaughey6669 4 ай бұрын

You can tell by back yard that they have no caring in their work. Front really shows how it looks from someone who does care. Fabulous job. Please take care

@Thermalions 4 ай бұрын

To be fair, there is no way the Department of Housing are going to pay for the quality of work that Tim does. They'll have tendered for lawn maintenance across their properties and selected mostly the lowest tenders that met the bare minimum of requirements.

@bobwishart8780 4 ай бұрын

@@Thermalions… when we were wee nippers, my mum used to tell us ‘if a jobs worth doing it’s worth doing right” Tim’s work surpasses the council contractors by far!

@sarahbrewer8945 4 ай бұрын

The neighbour certainly gained back a lot of their driveway. Looked lovely once completed.

@eveb446 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this property for free. It looks so much better now, after all of your hard work.

@annjustus 4 ай бұрын

Those edges haven't been done in a long time, if ever. You always do an excellent job, Tim. That new mower is a beast.❤

@user-qp2ec2od3y 4 ай бұрын

Holy cow! What a mess! I think you have no problems maintaining your fitness levels for firefighting tackling jobs like this in your “ off” time Tim. Wow. What a job. Well done!

@user-mu4vu1uy3b 4 ай бұрын

Great job Tim! Amazing the transformation for this public housing. We wish more folks were as caring as you!

@lynnjaynes3452 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job sir. I'm 75 and not able to handle the work myself , so it's inspiring to see that someone does care enough to help out communities. Bless you. ❤😊❤❤😊❤❤❤😊

@garulusglandarius6126 17 күн бұрын

Wonderful channel, this is a prime example of council housing properties where the council allows properties to fall apart whereas if there was a tenant they’d be threatened with legal action/eviction if they didn’t maintain the property. keep up the excellent work Tim 👍👍🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧

@jodidavis6595 4 ай бұрын

I’m a healthy OCD and that’s why I watch your channels. I’ve never said “Oh you missed that or hey why didn’t you edge that”? I knew you weren’t gonna leave that sidewalk unfinished. That edging was at least 1/4 way covering the sidewalk. Not sure if you had to edge the other side (neighbors) driveway but I bet they loved it. You never disappoint Tim. Always so thorough and meticulously 🇺🇸❤️

@patricia5215 4 ай бұрын

Tim you did an amazing job on this property and the edging was so entertaining to see you get done.Thanks for the enjoyment.😊

@ezzy525 3 ай бұрын

Always love when Tim is doing the edging but the strimmer is struggling and he's like "nope not having this" and our comes the metal edge cutter 😂

@mblev100 4 ай бұрын

I love the new mower . A nice pice of german Engineering 👍

@SheWolf1266 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that doesn't even look like the same yard. It doesn't even look like the same house. Great job!

@rayleeeastlick745 4 ай бұрын

Don't worry Tim they're doing this crap in the USA too.Empty houses and people on the STREETS!

@KimberlyFreels-yh8tz 4 ай бұрын

They most certainly do. The USA needs to step up and help there people.

@rayleeeastlick745 4 ай бұрын

@@KimberlyFreels-yh8tz I agree

@turbotheamericanstaffy 4 ай бұрын

It’s 100% deliberate. Saving them for illegal immigrants. The new slave workforce

@LisaBeatty-mk8xy 4 ай бұрын

Great job doing the front yard. Back yard done by whomever did not look well manicured. They had just mowed. I like the detail and time you spend doing the job right. Keep up the great work.

@geekchick4859 4 ай бұрын

That was all they were paid to do.

@matt-df3xc 3 күн бұрын

I hope Rose Jackson and her staff watch these videos. It might get them off their backsides and actually provide housing for people who need it. Good on you Tim

@williamcollins6647 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for helping both neighbors Good on ya!

@valeriepasbrig2864 4 ай бұрын

Well, that was insane. I can't imagine how long its been since those edges were done. Bet the neighbors adore you! Actually, I'm glad you didn't have to do the back. For some reason, it seemed unsafe to me. But a beautiful job on the front. It looks great.

@bobzboo 4 ай бұрын

Wow - you cut through that like it was butter. Too funny that they sent someone to finish the job 😂 A day late and a dollar short. Maybe they’re the ones that left part of their lawn more sticking out of the ground for you to run over. 🥵You get the kudos and they get the 💩. Great job Tim!!! You added about 6-8” to the guys driveway next door. 🤗🤗🤗~Becka PS. You are so gracious and kind. You don’t accuse anyone and you actually clean up their messy job.

@imeldamery6501 28 күн бұрын

Seeing you kicking spillover dirt and grass while trimming edges reminds me of an invention made by MD lawn care, a father-son duo. They invented the shoevel (shoe shovel) so they can kick the dirt without damaging their shoes. 😁

@debbiemendoza1944 4 ай бұрын

You look like you are in the land of the giants! Your mower is a monster, your trimmer is not small, the lawn is huge, and it dwarfs lil Ole six foot Lawnmower Man Tim! 😂 love your work! 😊

@JulieS261 4 ай бұрын

As a person who walks a lot, I appreciate the time and effort you put into cleaning up the footpaths. I wish other people could take a leaf out of your book and do the same especially up in my corner of Queensland.

@sharonmcleese3051 4 ай бұрын

It Iis poetry in motion to watch you whipper snip the edges.

@GemKeno 4 ай бұрын

I would have loved to see you finish up the back. My favourite part is the final mow when you collect the grass and they didn’t do a very good job. But, as always, fantastic job! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@carloguevarra6738 4 ай бұрын

Finally getting to watch this 2 days later. Keep showing up and doing these yards. Pressure the state government to actually send people out to maintain the government housing under their care. People deserve better

@Lovetheducks 4 ай бұрын

That mower is a beast. I must say I do miss the old days when you would have tackled this with a $100 mower from the store. Always enjoy your videos.

@glengrant3884 3 ай бұрын

LEGEND TIM💥💪 this is what REAL!!Legends DO!!💥👊

@traceyspad01 4 ай бұрын

I so enjoy your freakish perfectionism 😂 ❤

@timthelawnmowerman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Tracey!

@karmareed3598 4 ай бұрын

Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing ❤

@jessperry4514 4 ай бұрын

Your dedication to completing this task is impressive

@lindashultz1904 4 ай бұрын

Awesome makeover. Your machine was amazing to watch . Great detail wrk too .

@annecornine8469 4 ай бұрын

That sure was a heck of a lot of work!! Well done Tim!! 😊😊

@Bigkevy1970 4 ай бұрын

You’re a good man Tim. 😊 thank you for your kindness.

@johnmanthey6034 4 ай бұрын

Watching this on my television. Looks like some really testy edges on the walks and curbs. I like how you pick up all the green waste and dispose of it.

@JudithGolding 4 ай бұрын

Those first passes were a real slog! That machine is a beast and made an awesome golf shot.

@juliodelasheras2683 4 ай бұрын

❤ Most people cut the grass because they have no other choice, but you, Tim, cut the grass because you love cutting the grass and apart from having a lot of fun, you are a perfectionist.

@123moyer 4 ай бұрын

Great Job Tim! Love watching your Free Mow Fridays!

@123moyer 4 ай бұрын

From Idaho, USA

@PeggyLund-dm3co 4 ай бұрын

Tim your edging is perfection!!!

@LavotalOfficial 4 ай бұрын

It's really strange that the Australian government are leaving these houses to rot, and not actually doing anything about it. Awesome video Tim, as always. 😊😊

@RS-gl9ht 4 ай бұрын

Not just strange - it’s a disgrace when we’re so short of housing!

@LavotalOfficial 4 ай бұрын

@@RS-gl9ht It sounds like they need to pull their socks up over there.

@tapinviewpastoral 4 ай бұрын

Probably no builders available instantly for the rebuild if it’s anything like my area

@LostWhits 4 ай бұрын

Govt want to approach upcoming elections with a "Surplus Budget". They do that by not spending on govt housing maintenance, Then they either get re-elected and realise they didn't need to do it because the party were still voted in, or the new govt thinks "If they didn't do it why should we?". Liberal State Govt near me have a habit of selling any govt owned property, services or businesses.

@lauralake7430 4 ай бұрын

Here's an idea: why can't the government sponsor young people in trade apprenticeship to fix up these government houses? No one will trash a place they personally worked on, and their family will be safe while they finish their apprenticeship and get work experience. If their aren't enough builders, make more builders!

@scarter8137 Ай бұрын

Great Job Tim! Big difference between front and backyard cut 🤷🏼‍♀️. Figure whomever won contract for maintaining these properties didn’t want to be ousted that they were NOT doing their job! They will most likely take credit for the impeccable work you did.

@jeniferpollonais6546 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! I love how you disposed of the cuttings completely and left the place clean and tidy.

@marshaparsons6515 4 ай бұрын

That was an amazing job Tim. I don't know how you do it in addition to your full time job but it's inspiring. Well done!

@WaxedMerkin 4 ай бұрын

Its amazing how much just the edges done improves the look. Have had several comments from people walking by about how good my lawn looks, its nothing special but it has nice square edges.

@user-rm4lj4ej6o 2 ай бұрын

Thank your lucky stars for a very nice self-propelled mower. Saves you a lot of work. Great looking transformation as always!!

@geraldinelunde5177 4 ай бұрын

brilliant work Tim, reminds me that I have to get my gear ready for the spring here in Western Canada.... love the Free Mow Fridays, keep them coming....

@diannabanks7966 4 ай бұрын

Great job Tim. A lot of work.😂😂😂

@janinehuntly4259 4 ай бұрын

Great job Tim ( huge job !) 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@satori80 4 ай бұрын

I always like to see an overgrown yard to be a habitat for Butterflies , bees and so on. We took over so much land from other sentient life to build , its pretty sad actually. Don't get me wrong, your work is amazing.

@garywagner2466 4 ай бұрын

Not a park. There’s open space across the street. People who own properties have to maintain them, so does the government. If a private owner neglected their yard like that they’d get a nastygram from the city.

@user-wy7kw2tv2y 3 ай бұрын

Great job Tim ! That was a lot of grass. You are definitely the edge king, no one does it better. Not to wish you to be unwell, I'm glad you're borderline OCD, it makes your videos above all the rest !

@patriciabrown6471 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Transformation, surely the neighbors appreciate your hard work 😊

@arcanewyrm6295 3 ай бұрын

28:42 glad to see that you switched to the edge. Having to tap out more string every meter (or less) that you edge, it gets old after a bit. Keep up the great work, mate. Love seeing it.

@josephbritt6853 4 ай бұрын

Tim you don’t have borderline OCD you don’t want to leave a job unless you are satisfied with the outcome. That is why you should always be proud of your accomplishments.

@dorenedaniels7493 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this very much thank you God bless you 🙏❤️

@sheilamoler3645 2 күн бұрын

Great job..What a difference!

@philchavez9331 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding work brother man like your new machine cuts the first time. Keep up the hard work 👍💪

@suen2506 3 ай бұрын

Disgusting with so many needy families needing housing The housing dept just let this home fall into disrepair Great job as usual 😊

@ldqa2737 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for separating the vlog from free mow Fridays content ❤❤❤❤❤

@gdeatherage8953 4 ай бұрын

The edger or whatever you call it, is a behemoth! Good on you!

@zoraidavazquez5834 2 ай бұрын

Great work !!!! Great help for the community. Awesome equipment.!!!! Wow, that's a lot of grass.!!!!

@MichelleKennedy-sd5yl 4 ай бұрын

Great work that grass was incredibly thick, when your edging ,have you seen the guy with a sharp triangular tool in his boot so when your kicking the extra grass ,😅it breaks up a lot easier thanks for all you do🎉😊

@monicateeling810 4 ай бұрын

Immaculately finished, well done you ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

@tracyjohnson8057 4 ай бұрын

That machine is a BOSS!

@cindycox5713 3 ай бұрын

All I can say is, EXCELLENT JOB TIM !! ❤😊❤

@user-bc8xk8mz5f 4 ай бұрын

Man those edges are so sharp, you could poke an eye out!! 😂

@teresacartwright5406 4 ай бұрын

You did a brilliant job! Now that the grass has been mown, the local children can play in the vacant house's yard and people can use the sidewalk. The people who came the next day didn't do half as nice a job - didn't collect the clippings, etc. However, they did save you hours of work actually cutting the back.

@vickigem8673 4 ай бұрын

Beautifully done 🎉

@jeanyoung8874 4 ай бұрын

That mower looked very hard to handle. But still a great job Tim.

@KayDreesman 4 ай бұрын

Another a good one in the books. Wow, what a difference. Way to go.

@sylviaprudhomme5417 4 ай бұрын

You really helped a lot of people. Sure was nice. Funny they came just after you did❤❤❤❤❤

@nancythomas1954 4 ай бұрын

That was a lot of grass!! OMG!! That super mower did such a good job for you. That is so funny about the other guys coming and doing back yard (bet it was not as good as you would have done it). I bet they got there and though "What the heck?" when they saw that the front yard was already done lol. You did a great job though Tim, it looks immaculate. Keep up the good work kiddo! Love to see you work!

@michaelahayes6921 4 ай бұрын

What a job. Just watched this on KZfaq in the UK. Well done Tim

@colinsmith2005 2 ай бұрын

Watching the lawns getting mowed when mine need doing right outside.

@patriciamccormack7626Teashee 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic transformation Tim 👍❤️

@deborahslowery6128 4 ай бұрын

An excellent job, looks great!!

@Kelly-oe8kr Ай бұрын

I binge watch lawn moving videos and you can tell the difference between the Aussies and Americans. American's get a shovel to dig up the overgrown grass when edging the path, Aussies just get in there and give it a kick 🏆