Dear James: My mailbox and post are old, look bad, and have been hit a couple of times with bats. Do you have any tips for selecting and installing a new, secure one?—Chad R. Dear Chad: It can be ...

Installing a rural-type mailbox and post requires a little forethought and just about enough elbow grease to dig a 3-foot hole. Step 1: Call Dig Safe by dialing 811 before digging any hole to avoid ...

Dear James: Now that I am living alone, I can finally install a neat mailbox instead of the old black one. What types of decorative mailboxes do you recommend, and will it be difficult for me to ...

Learn how to build a custom mailbox and properly install a sturdy mailbox post that stands up to the elements. This step-by-step guide covers everything from digging the post hole and setting concrete ...

Department of Public Works recommends that residents shake their boxes and posts to see if they move, wobble, or fall over, ...

"“A mailbox should feel like it belongs with the architecture of the home, but its first responsibility is still to function properly for mail delivery. We ...

I bought a house that did not have a mailbox, so it was up to me to install one. There were far more options available than I anticipated, and I wasn’t sure which mailbox I wanted long-term. I knew I ...

Replacing an outdated mailbox with a modern, architecturally coordinated design can improve a home's curb appeal, create a ...