Our plan is to divide this rambling ranch style bungalow into two separate houses of about 300 meters (about 3300sq ft.). The property is on a large corner lot with two separate garages, one on each street. We are beginning with what we call “casa A”, which will keep the original entrance and have a two-car garage. The builder has begun demolition in the area that currently functions as the service side of the house. The kitchen, laundry room, and maid’s room. It is an enormo

We moved in over a month ago, but living without kitchen cupboards or a bedroom closet was challenging. When we began the project, I promised myself not to stress over timelines and delays. This is Mexico and they have their own rhythm, but that old Type A personality kept creeping to the surface, screaming to escape. I was grateful when the carpenter sent three guys to install the kitchen cupboards on Friday, but the doors were wrong, I’d ordered cedar shaker doors and these

Detail can make a reno tricky and there are bound to be things you overlooked or miscalculated. The casita was coming together nicely when I discovered my first error. I’d purchased faux marble tile for the counters, and I planned to make a statement using strong colors of Mexican talavera tile for the backsplash. Once the counters were installed, I brought several samples home to choose. OOP! None of these looked right. The tiles I found available in Merida came from Gu