Neighbors should be able to use items,

[brisk forge]

I know they can pick them up, but they can't use them,

I.E The neighbor needs to heat up his shower so he grabs his wrench.

This would make everything feel more alive.

[flint egret]

Speaking of showers

the Neighbor should use his bathroom once we unlock it using the wrench

he's the only AI in the game who never takes a shower anymore