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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Which Mailbox Post Do You Need?
You’ve done your research and found your mailbox, but now you have to find a post to go with it. With all the different options out there, including USPS...
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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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Mailbox Strength and Durability on Impact
How the patented FAST TRAK Design makes Mail Boss virtually indestructible If you take a look at some of the Mail Boss testimonials, I imagine you will be quite impressed....
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Curbside Comparison: Pry Resistance
Evaluating the pry resistance of Epoch Design’s curbside mailboxes, there is very little difference among the models. Due to the overall heavier-duty construction of the Mail Boss Curbside and Package...
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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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Homeowners Associations and Secure Locking Mailboxes
A locking mailbox is the safest way to secure your private correspondence. Due to postal regulations, a locking mailbox is required to be larger than a standard mailbox, which puts...
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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.
