Termites, humidity, salt air, cisterns, roofs.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Most Grenada homes rely on a septic tank and soakaway. How these systems work, how often to pump them, the warning signs of failure and what never to flush.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Leaving a Grenada house empty for months invites mould, termites, leaks and break-ins. What goes wrong while you are away, and how caretakers and checklists hel
Maintenance in the Tropics
A home maintenance calendar built around Grenada's dry season, rainy season and hurricane months, so roofs, cisterns, gardens and AC get attention on time.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Roof maintenance in Grenada means checking screws, laps, gutters and waterproofing twice a year. A practical checklist for sheet-metal and concrete roofs.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Mould and damp thrive in Grenada's humidity. Why houses go mouldy, from closets to concrete walls, and the ventilation and habits that keep a home dry.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Cleaning a cistern in Grenada once a year keeps rainwater safe. Step-by-step draining, scrubbing and chlorinating, plus the safety rules that save lives.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Salt air corrodes coastal homes in Grenada fast. Learn what rusts first, from AC units to roof screws, and how to choose materials and routines that last.
Maintenance in the Tropics
Termites in Grenada homes come in three main kinds. How to read the signs of drywood, subterranean and tree termites, and the treatments that actually work.
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