Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Let’s give you some ideas on what to do with a tiny townhouse backyard or an apartment balcony. Property in Costa Rica is becoming more expensive, and developers are leaving less and less space for a private backyard. Nonetheless, with a small budget, it is possible to turn the tiny…
Estimated Reading Time: 9 Minutes It’s summertime, which is when you should think about your roof repairs. Now is the time to have a good look at your roof, because once it starts raining, it’s too late. Once you purchase a home in Costa Rica, roofing and roof repairs become an important part of your…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Listing is easier than to sell your home in Costa Rica, believe me. In 35 years of selling property all over the country, I’ve seen hundreds of properties just sit on the market for year. Often, the reason is that the property is priced too high. Many sellers do not…
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Do you need to organize your kitchen because it’s cramped and lacks a pantry? Are you getting older and having a hard time getting on your belly to find something you need in your kitchen? Then it’s time for you to explore these 11 clever ways to organize your kitchen.…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Buying a home is always overwhelming, especially in another country, and an interior design consultant can be your solution. For many, the issue that is the most challenging is a lack of design vision – the inability as a buyer to see past an ugly wall color or cluttered rooms…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Is renovating in Costa Rica difficult, or is updating a lot easier? While housing is more affordable in our beautiful country, most foreigners who need to renovate a home have their own standards. But renovating a house is a much larger headache than just updating. You will be jumping through…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Adding or changing a bathroom vanity can be a quick way to freshen up a bathroom. Instead of shopping for a more modern home, you can simply upgrade, which doesn’t take too much time and money. A double sink bathroom vanity not only provides peace in a marriage or between…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes When you’re looking at your garage, is it full of clutter? With that, I mean the tools and equipment you can never find. Do you have a bike or two stashed in there with no hope of getting them back on the road again anytime soon? Is your lawnmower taking up…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Many homeowners do not realize that they have roof damage during the rainy season. That’s when the roof suffers most and needs repair. How do you know? A roof is an essential part of your house that protects you from several elements. As a matter of fact, the roof is…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes By using smart technology, you can take advantage of several benefits. In Costa Rica, 98% of the energy we use is renewable energy, a feat that many larger and wealthier countries have not yet accomplished. Costa Rica is an incredible country to live in. I know, I’ve lived here now…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes In Costa Rica, when it rains, it pours. You definitely don’t want to wait for the rainy season to find out that you have a serious roof problem. When it comes to the welfare of your roof, making the right decision on whether to replace or repair it will save…
A water heater is a major appliance in most homes in Costa Rica. Although you will still find suicide showers in some homes, modern middle-class homes will have a water heater. They are typically located near the center of your home, so they can provide hot water for every part of the house. Some homes…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Depending on where you live in Costa Rica, your air conditioning unit can be an important part of your home. It keeps you cool in the summer, especially during the time around Semana Santa” or Easter week. An air conditioning unit needs proper care to continue working efficiently. The summer…
Estimated Reading Time: 8 Minutes If you plan to live in Costa Rica, you better get used to the fact that plants and trees will play an important part in your life. They say, “stick it in the ground and it grows”. That’s because we have so many volcanoes here. Volcanic eruptions have deposited the…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes It’s essential to have the interior design of a house in Costa Rica according to the geographic location. Costa Rica offers not only a much-varied topography and views. The impact of tropical environmental factors such as humidity, rainfall, and temperatures is quite important. If you decorate the home without considering…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Homeowners in Costa Rica almost never think of upgrading their kitchen. They usually stay their whole life in the same home. Maybe they give it a new coat of paint now and then. If that! In many other countries, homeowners seem to outgrow their homes a lot quicker. Some do…