Mexico Home Life

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

Winter Chill: The Cold Comes in Snaps and Waves

Cold spells that suddenly arrive across Mexico's central highlands can be felt anytime from late autumn through to early spring

Enjoy Simple, Sustainable Lifestyles in Mexico

Mexico offers choices for people seeking simpler lifestyles alongside its welcoming culture, agreeable climates, and affordable living costs

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

Toll gate and elevated beltway in Mexico City

Using Mexico’s Toll Roads and Mexico City’s Elevated Beltway

Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them

Rules for Driving Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico

Discover the rules for visitors and foreign residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico—as well as for Mexicans driving foreign-plated vehicles here

Buying Gasoline and Using Service Stations in Mexico

When you're driving your car or taking a road trip across Mexico, eventually you'll need to use a service station. This article shares helpful tips for drivers.

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

The Practicalities of Finding a House Rental in Mexico

Mexico has plenty of property for rent, although finding a rental home in the right location that's also adequate for your needs requires planning and effort