Doors and Window OpeningsWe converted a bedroom into a kitchen. A large window sat at one end. The wall opposite the window, had a door leading into what will...
Taking Stock of Our Renovation in MexicoIt has been a year since we arrived in Merida. I’d hoped that our renovation would be complete by now, but that was unrealistic. Before...
Wells and WaterThe Yucatan is a unique geographical region because there are no above ground rivers. The peninsula sits on a huge limestone platform of...
Beginning the CasitaA five by ten-meter (about 530 sq ft) cement building was tucked into the north-east corner of the property. Except for a small bathroom...
Start at the topIn Mexico, flexibility is not a just virtue, it is a necessity. We planned to renovate the casita and live there during the renovation of...
Starting Over in Mexico … AgainAfter losing my job as a pharmaceutical representative, I changed my life. I’d dreamed of running a B&B some place without snow and my...