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

Insurance for Domestic Help and Other Workers in Your Home

Whether you rent or own in Mexico, third-party coverage can mitigate the cost of accidents and liability when a housekeeper or others are working in your home

Advice About Dealing with Mosquitoes in Mexico

This article shares practical advice and tips for dealing effectively with mosquitoes when you're visiting or living in Mexico

Practical Checklist for Mexico Home Insurance Coverages

A checklist of essential practical matters to consider as you search for and arrange an insurance policy for your home in Mexico—whether you own or rent

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

Moving to Mexico: Actions Checklist & Timeline

Plan & organize the logistics of your move to Mexico with this detailed checklist of actions and activities to consider in the months before your move date

Keeping Your Mexican Home Warm During the Colder Months

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

Guides to House Maintenance & Home Security in Mexico

Our regularly-updated guides & articles offer tips and practical knowledge to help you keep your home and dwelling spaces in Mexico well-maintained, and secure

Protecting Your Mexican Home Against Burglars

How to protect your home in Mexico against burglars, and be adequately covered in the event of theft and damage to the property

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

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

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