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
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
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
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
If your Mexican home is situated in a desert area or elevated region inland you might need to use some heating during the colder autumn and winter months
Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems
When you own or rent a home in Mexico, it’s important to know how the property is supplied by water, especially during the dry season
Learn about the electricity supply in Mexico including connections, dealing with power cuts, current prices, paying bills, and reconnections if you're cut-off
If you're moving to Mexico from abroad, moving within Mexico, or leaving Mexico and taking your things, this article provides helpful tips to plan your move
The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building
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
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
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
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners