About Sewerage & Septic Tanks at Your House in Mexico
Homes in urban areas are usually connected to a mains sewer—but not always. Rural properties almost always use a septic tank situated on the property
Home Stewardship
Articles and guides to help you manage your house, home, and dwelling spaces in Mexico
Articles and guides to help you manage your house, home, and dwelling spaces in Mexico
The Hidden Liabilities in Your Mexican Home
Often overlooked, third party liabilities related to your Mexican property can be mitigated with adequate insurance cover
Managing Waste Disposal & Recycling at Your House in Mexico
Waste collection, materials recycling, and the frequency of collection rounds varies depending where in Mexico your home is situated
Preparing Your Mexican Home for Earthquakes
It's prudent to take time and review the composition of your habitat and living spaces to mitigate the risk of damage and injury during an earthquake
Tips for Securing Your Home & Personal Property in Mexico
How cultivating local community contacts and reviewing the physical security for your property mitigates risks of burglary and intrusion at your home in Mexico
Managing the Gas Supply at Your Home in Mexico
Learn about the three ways that domestic gas is supplied to homes across Mexico, how it's sold, and tips for managing your gas-fired appliances
Hiring Housekeepers & Other Domestic Helpers in Mexico
Finding house keepers and other domestic helpers in Mexico, how they work, and responsibilities that come with having domestic helpers working at your home
Remembering Delivery Workers on Postman’s Day in Mexico
November 12 is "Dia del Cartero" —Postman’s Day— in Mexico. Traditionally it recognizes post service workers, although couriers should be remembered too
Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners
Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico
Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water
High-Speed Internet Services in Mexico via Satellite
If you live in a (semi)rural location in Mexico, or someplace not served by landlines or a reliable cellphone service, internet via satellite is an option
Dealing with Electricity Power Cuts in Mexico
Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems
