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

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

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

Water Supply for Your Residential Property in Mexico

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

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

Regulating the Water Pressure in Your Mexican Home

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

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

Moving Your Personal Goods To, From, or Within Mexico

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

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

Managing the Electricity Supply at Your Home in Mexico

Learn about the electricity supply in Mexico including connections, dealing with power cuts, current prices, paying bills, and reconnections if you're cut-off

Tips on Buying a Mexican Hammock for Your Home

Investing in a high quality hammock will be a pleasure to use and provide years of restful service in your home. This article shares tips for buyers

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

Splashing Out on a Swimming Pool in Mexico

There is nothing quite like having a swimming pool in your back garden to deliver immediate refreshment, fun for children, and healthy exercise