Home Stewardship

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

How cultivating local community contacts and reviewing the physical security for your property mitigates risks of burglary and intrusion at your home 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

Often overlooked, third party liabilities related to your Mexican property can be mitigated with adequate insurance cover

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

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

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

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 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

Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems

Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners