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Setting up a business in Mexico
Ownership of Equity. Types of Companies. Company Formation. Starting Operations....
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14 step program of recovery for Mexico Connect web addicts
I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my PAPER newspaper like I used to, before the Web. I will eat breakfast wi...
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A Mexican travel tool kit from the Sierra Madre Mechanic by Jeffrey R. Bacon
Ismael put his hands on the top of his broom stick and hung his arms there a moment and warned me about local mechanics: "AquĂ...
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Is a flat roof really flat? by J. Brad Grieve
It is there above us, protecting us from the sun, the wind and the rain however; generally we are not worried about our roofs ...
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Septic systems by J. Brad Grieve
For the average new homebuyer, there is nothing more horrifying than the thought of buying a home with a septic system. This h...
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Soils and foundations by J. Brad Grieve
Ever considered the base on which your house is sitting. Yes, there is a foundation between you and the surrounding soils. In ...
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Care and maintenance of the fireplace by J. Brad Grieve
As I write this month's article, I am sitting beside a wood stove in a cabin by a frozen lake in Ontario. So this article's to...
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What is a home inspector? by J. Brad Grieve
The objective of writing this column is to act independently and discuss the typical property ownership/maintenance issues and...
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Aljibes - underground water cisterns by J. Brad Grieve
Last month’s article stirred up some questions from some homeowners that I thought we could address in this month’s issue....
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Water distribution systems by J. Brad Grieve
For many newcomers, the water distribution systems here in Mexico are different from water supply they are used to in the rest...
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How much electricity am I using? by J. Brad Grieve
It seems last month's article regarding our electrical bills touched a lot of people here in my reading audience. Thank you fo...
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Electrical surges and spikes by J. Brad Grieve
We see them in just about every house here at Lake Chapala. Sometimes they are humming and others quietly sit in a corner, sho...
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Salitre: a form of masonry cancer? by J. Brad Grieve
Salitre is the Spanish term commonly used for masonry “efflorescence.” Salitre is the white powdery stain that forms on th...
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Cracks in masonry by J. Brad Grieve
No, this is not an article about an additive drug, a quick glib joke or that exposed skin area of the refrigerator repairman's...
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How much are you paying for electricity? by J. Brad Grieve
After studying many homes here at Lake Chapala, it is interesting to learn to how much electricity each home uses and, more in...
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Intrepid cocinero by Daniel C. Schechter
The Intrepid Cocinero These culinary theme vacations are based on the adage: the way to a Mexican’s heart is through his sto...
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Showcasing quality sites by Ron Mader
I have written about the development of Mexico-related Internet resources since the late 1980s. My introduction to the Web beg...
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Work permits for Mexico: advice from an old hat by Julie Black
Work Permits: Advice from an old hat  By Julie Black © 1999 All Rights Reserved. Ask no more. Yes, foreigners can legally w...
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How Mexican lacquer is made by Rohan Barnett
This church in Olinalá, Mexico is a magnificent exhibition of local skills. Also of interest Places and history of Mexican la...
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Live Well in Mexico by Ken Luboff Reviewed by Allan Cogan
What Luboff has set out here is all the basic information one needs on a host of topics relevant to moving to Mexico. You'll f...
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Mexico Magico: Everything You Wanted to Know by German Estrada Navarro Reviewed by Allan Cogan
This is a well-organized and clearly presented compilation of data about this country that any newcomers - and some old-timers...
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Live Better South of the Border by 'Mexico Mike' Nelson Reviewed by Allan Cogan
I’d love to have had this book five years ago when we first came to live in Mexico. It’s not that we ran into a string of ...
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The People's Guide to Mexico, 25th Anniversary Edition by Carl Franz Reviewed by Allan Cogan
“This book is about Mexico - about living, travelling and taking things as they come in a foreign country. It’s about driv...
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Surviving a highway accident in Mexico by Allan Cogan
This was intended to be a straightforward article on driving to Nogales from Guadalajara and back, with information on tolls, ...
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Retire in Mexico: Live Better for Less by Dru Pearson Reviewed by Allan Cogan
Author Dru Pearson has done an excellent job of researching and compiling almost everything anyone needs to know about adoptin...
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