U2's The Edge has drawn the ire of his Malibu neighbors, who say the rocker's plans to develop two large properties could have a negative impact on the environment. “For somebody so revered even to be orchestrating this type of development in such a sensitive area is hypocritical,” Malibu councilman Jefferson Wagner told the Los Angeles Times. The guitarist, whose real name is David Evans, reportedly wants to build a home with 19 overlapping roofs called "Leaves in the Wind."

David Evans, we asked the experts at Handyman Connection to give some construction karma advice for you... advice that is universal for anyone embarking on a home renovation project that could impact the neighbors.

(1) Once you have construction plans in hand, bring them to each potentially affected neighbor, along with a bottle of high end wine.

(2) Keep your neighbors apprised of the timeline and any delays in the project. Make every touchpoint with them positive... they should see that you are trying to do right by them.

(3) Make sure you have secured at least two port-a-potties or other facilities for your construction workers, so that there's no chance they will relieving themselves in your – or the neighbor's – bushes.

(4) If you're not living on the property during construction, make it a point to check in as often as possible.

(5) Encourage your neighbors to come directly to you (and not the police) with any issues...and be available. Give them all your digits – home, cell, work, email, twitter account...

(6) Monitor your contractors and ensure that they follow the local ordinances for work schedules and keep the noise to a minimum.

(7) If you are going to have a waste receptacle outside during the construction, either keep it in your yard or your driveway. If you must park it in the street, park it directly in front of your home.

(8) Pay attention to how your work area looks, and if you're doing outside work, keep an eye out to see if dirt or debris get on your neighbors' property. If so, instruct your workers to promptly clean it up.

(9) As the construction wraps up, bring a bottle of champagne over and thank your neighbors for their patience during the construction process.

(10) Finally, if you're building a pool, talk up that neighborhood pool party you're going to host next summer. And make sure to have that party.