Don't pay your property taxes and you lose your home as well. Private property is a myth.HOAs are probably one of the worst ideas ever in my opinion....because I feel you never truely own your home, because too many missed HOA payments and they can try and take your house.
But on the noise issue....I use power tools all the time, play drums, electric guitar, and have yet to get a noise complaint... so your neighbor is just an *****