A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
USPS rules for mailbox height, placement, locking mailboxes, wall mount units, and package mailboxes. Plus, which common requirements are not USPS rules at all.
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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
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How does a mail carrier deliver to a locking mailbox?
According to USPS regulations, mail carriers cannot be required to use a key to access personal residential mailboxes. We design our locking mailboxes to take deliveries without the need for...
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DIY your own Mid Century Modern Wood Mailbox Column
This is a mailbox install project full of serious curb appeal. With Sensei Creations Store digital downloads of simple instructions on Etsy, you can build your own Mid Century Modern wood...
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How to Order Replacement Mailbox Keys
Ordering replacement keys for your Mail Boss mailbox is painless- all you need is your key number.
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How to Lengthen a Mail Boss Mailbox Post
So you want to use an In-Ground Post for your mailbox installation, but 12" in the ground just isn't enough? Sometimes you just need a little more length!
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Don't Put Your Mailbox Flag Up
The red mailbox flag is a signal to thieves to steal your mail. If you have a locking mailbox, there is no reason to ever put your mailbox flag up....
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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
USPS rules for mailbox height, placement, locking mailboxes, wall mount units, and package mailboxes. Plus, which common requirements are not USPS rules at all.
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How do I pick the right mailbox?
Let our handy reference guide help you choose the perfect mailbox.
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How to Replace a Mailbox in a Brick Column
Columns add style and curb appeal to your home. If you want to convert to a locking style mailbox, it's not as hard as you may think.
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3 Essential Tips for a Great Mailbox Column Installation
There are plenty of different types of columns you can build to hold a mailbox, and just as many different materials. Regardless of your plans, there are 3 essential things...
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Why Mailboxes are Federal Property
Once you install your mailbox, and it is ready for the receipt of mail, you effectively lease your mailbox to the federal government for the service of mail delivery. Let's...
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What paint should I use on my mailbox?
If your Mail Boss gets scratched or dinged and the powder-coated finish is compromised, it is important to use a Mail Boss recommended touch-up paint to prevent rust from forming.
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Will I need a new mailbox post?
So, you want to upgrade to a Mail Boss but already have a post? No worries- you can use your existing post with the Mail Boss.
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How to Clean and Care for your Mailbox
Mailbox maintenance is simple. A little wash and wax will go a long way in keeping your Mail Boss looking dapper for many years.
