Aerocretos de Mexico

Your Yucatan Design, Build and Renovation Specialists

Category: Advice

  • Water heaters in the Yucatan

    There has been a lot of discussion on several on-line forums about water heaters and problems. Most of the information they discuss is correct in some details, but completely wrong in others. There are 4 ways to heat water here, solar, electric with tank, gas with tank and gas on demand. Solar heating is a…

  • Water softeners, what you really need to know.

    As part of our business we install water softeners, but there are some things you need to understand and think about in advance. Water softeners are used to reduce the hardness of water, which is usually a result of an excess of calcium and magnesium in your water. Calcium and magnesium, when held in suspension,…

  • Time to revamp an old house?

    There comes a time, when no matter where you call home, when you realize you need to revamp your living space. Maybe you need a new studio office or have finally decided on a swimming pool or perhaps just a new tile floor.  When it comes time for reno’s don’t be stuck thinking about square…

  • Surviving the heat, without breaking the bank.

    The last few days here in the Yucatan have been hot and very humid. So that means “turn on the Air conditioning” But since electricity here is expensive, you want to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck. One of the things to remember, is a lot of the problems in…

  • Pre-purchase inspections, worth every peso.

    Its that time of the year again, when prospective buyers come to the Yucatan, looking for their dream home. Construction methods here are different than those used in Canada or the States, so you need a specialist eyes, to see what needs to be fixed and of course factor that into the purchase agreement. I…

  • Rust never sleeps

    For those of you that live at the beach, this is more important than in Merida, but not quite as much as you think. Rust is occurring anytime there is an interaction; between iron, oxygen and moisture and in the tropics all abound and rust is an issue. Throw in a dash of salt and…

  • Electricity, do your bills seem high?

    When you get your monthly bill from CFE, do you go into mild shock and think I can’t have possibly used that much power?  Well, every modern electrical device in your house, comes with a price attached. TV’s, Sat systems, laptop computers, microwaves, for example all use power even when they are not turned on.…

  • Thinking of adding Airconditioning?

    There comes a certain point when temperatures rise to an uncomfortable level and you realize you need airconditioning (A/C). Maybe it is only for the bedroom or maybe you want it in living areas. When you start looking at A/c units, seriously consider one of the new inverter technology units. Old style A/c units simply…

  • The outdoor kitchen or BBQ

    When planning for your new house or renovating an older one, start to think TROPICS. It is usually very warm to hot here in the Yucatan and it is also humid, as a result the last thing you want to do, is make it hotter in your house or add more moisture. Since Propane stoves…