A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires residential mailboxes to conform to a number of rules and regulations. The standardization of mailboxes helps to ensure the safety of mail carriers...
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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
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Simple instructions for building your own DIY Mid Century Modern Wooden Mailbox Column, and Modern Farmhouse Mailbox
Sensei Creations Store on Etsy is selling digital downloads of simple instructions on how you can build your own "Mid Century Modern Wooden Mailbox Column!" using the Mail Boss Mail...
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How to Order Replacement Keys
We often receive phone calls and e-mails from customers who want to know if they can order additional keys. The simple answer is yes, you can! And, we make it...
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How to Lengthen a Mail Boss Mailbox Post
For mailbox post installations more than 1′ in the ground So you want to use an In-Ground Post for your mailbox installation, but one foot in the ground just isn’t...
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Don't Put Your Flag Up
One question we are often asked is “Why there is no outgoing mail security on a locking mailbox?” For residential curbside locking mailboxes, the USPS mandates that the mail carrier...
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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires residential mailboxes to conform to a number of rules and regulations. The standardization of mailboxes helps to ensure the safety of mail carriers...
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Having difficulty deciding on the right mailbox?
Let our handy reference guide help you choose the perfect mailbox. Here at Mail Boss, we get questions like this all the time; "How do I pick the right mailbox?”...
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Retrofitting a Brick Mailbox Column with a Locking Mailbox
Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing a Mailbox in a Brick Column Brick column mailboxes add curb appeal to your home, but they are not easy to build or replace. If you...
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VP Corner: How to Install a Mail Boss in a Column
There are so many different types of columns you can build to hold a mailbox, and so many types of materials available, that it is hard for me to give...
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Mail Boss Mailbox Brick Column Installation
Here are a couple photos from Kevin in Sacramento, who recently installed his Mail Boss security mailbox in a brick column: Kevin writes, “Check out our new Mail Boss! We...
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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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Mail Boss Recommended Touch-Up Paints:
Rust-Oleum® Protective Enamels Heavy-gauge galvanized steel construction and a powder-coated finish make Mail Boss locking mailboxes durable and built-to-last. But even powder coat finishes can be damaged due to accidents,...
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FAQ: Upgrading from another locking mailbox, will I need a new post?
Often times, customers already have a locking mailbox installed on a mailbox post, but for security reasons, want to upgrade to a Mail Boss mailbox. Whether the post is one...
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VP Corner: Cleaning Tips for your Mailbox
How to Clean and Care for Your Mail Boss Mailbox Recently, several customers have asked us how to clean your mailbox. Well, I’m here to tell you.. it’s really simple!...
