Yep he recognized your continued hardwork, just makes it better for him too. I try to give praise when neighborhood people make an effort. Down street guy stripped overgrown bushes out of front yard and cleaned in to garden, told him how good it looked. I've been hoping to drive by another house when someones outside, the yard was overgrown and the paint peeling bad.. then within short time they cleaned up yard and had house painted.. went from eyesore to nice property. Now on top of all that I do try not to judge as I know some people are in tough times, can't afford to paint the house if struggling to pay mortgage and put food on the table