An Epoch Design Company

Free Continental US shipping
Expert help & advice
Family-owned business
Based in Washington

Don't get locked out later. Register your key number online for easy recovery.

Blog

A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations

Best of the Blog, Consumer Information, FAQs, how it works, Mail Boss 101

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...

February 6, 2018

Consumer Information, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, mail shield, mailboss comparison, Product: Mail Boss, Product: Mail Manager, Product: Package Master
Curbside Comparison: Accepts Packages
Do you receive small packages in the mail such as prescriptions or books? If so, you will want a secure locking mailbox that accepts packages. The size of package that...
December 3, 2015
Best of the Blog, care and maintenance, Consumer Information, FAQs, Mail Boss 101
How to clean and care for your mailbox
How to Clean and Care for Mailbox Recently, several customers have asked us how to clean your mailbox. Well, I’m here to tell you.. it’s really simple! A little wash...
December 3, 2015
FAQs, how it works, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, mailbox construction, security, Security Products
Why Steel?
Steel Mailboxes Offer Superior Quality and Security The best material to use in a true security locking mailboxes is heavy-duty galvanized powder-coated steel. When you really think about it, this...
September 20, 2015
Best of the Blog, Consumer Information, how it works, Mail Boss 101, Other Locking Mailboxes
Locking Mailboxes 101
What you need to know about locking mailboxes Many people ask us if their postal carrier will need a key if they buy a locking mailbox. The answer is no....
September 20, 2015
Consumer Information, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, mailboss comparison, mailbox baseball, Mailbox Vandalism, Product: Mail Boss, Product: Mail Manager, Product: Package Master, snow plow, vandal resistance
Curbside Comparison: Vandal Resistance
The Mail Boss curbside mailboxes offer superior protection against mailbox vandalism. Vandal resistance depends on strength and durability of construction, and innovation of design.
March 10, 2015
Consumer Information, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, mail shield, mailboss comparison, mailbox fishing, Product: Mail Boss, Product: Mail Manager, Product: Package Master
Curbside Comparison: Tool Fishing Resistance
This article compares the MailBoss curbside mailboxes in terms of tool fishing resistance; mailbox fishing can involve a prong or other device to steal from a locked mailbox.
March 10, 2015
Consumer Information, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, mail capacity, mailboss comparison, Product: Mail Boss, Product: Mail Manager, Product: Package Master
Curbside Comparison: Mail Storage Capacity
Mail storage capacity refers to how much mail a mailbox can hold without being “full” so that no more mail can be deposited. Of course, the amount of time that...
March 7, 2015
Consumer Information, fast-trak mounting plate, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, Mail Boss Installation, mailboss comparison, Product: Mail Boss, Product: Mail Manager, Product: Package Master
Curbside Comparison: Ease of Installation
Ease of installation, quite simply, refers to how easy your mailbox is to install. Here is a comparison of ease of mailbox installation for Mail Boss curbside mailboxes: Mail Boss...
March 7, 2015
how it works, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, Mail Boss Videos, mailbox construction, Product: Mail Manager
VIDEO: Mail Manager Locking Security Mailbox
Here is the official Mail Manager Product Video: The Mail Manager locking security mailbox includes durable construction and innovative design, and features the same patented security features as the Mail...
March 6, 2015
FAQs, how it works, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, Mail Boss Videos, mail shield, Product: Package Master
Mail Boss Package Master: How It Works
Many people have asked us how we have a commercial locking mailbox that can accept packages, but doesn’t allow you to reach your arm in to steal mail and parcels....
February 24, 2015
FAQs, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features, mailbox lock
A Question on MailBoss Lock Picking
A few days ago, we received an e-mail from someone who was interested in buying the Mail Boss locking mailbox. He liked everything he saw, except he had concerns about...
February 24, 2015
Consumer Information, FAQs, how it works, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Features
No, your mail carrier won't need a key
I was just looking at our Mail Boss locking security mailbox video on YouTube. I was thrilled to see that at the time of this posting we have over 30,000...
February 13, 2015
Best of the Blog, FAQs, how it works, Mail Boss 101, Mail Boss Installation
How to choose a mailbox mounting post
Which Mounting Post is Right for my Mail Boss? When contemplating this question, there are two USPS installation requirements for curbside delivery mailboxes that must be considered: 1. The base...
February 13, 2015