If you’re moving into a new home or building a new one, you may be wondering which type of residential mailbox is the best for your situation. This guide will help you determine which mailbox is right for you, and will help you start getting USPS delivery in no time. Check with your HOA, if […]
Category: Residential Mailboxes
What Should I Do If My Mailbox Gets Damaged?
Mailboxes, especially curbside residential boxes, are prone to damage from vehicles or vandals. Often, a damaged or destroyed mailbox is simply an accident caused by icy roads or a vehicle losing control. Thankfully, curbside mailboxes are designed to collapse when struck by vehicles, minimizing the damage to the vehicle itself and minimizing the risk of […]
Can I Install My Own Residential Mailbox?
All residential mailboxes can be installed as a do-it-yourself project so long as you understand the regulations that you must follow when installing. For wall-mounted mailboxes, it is only necessary to ensure the mailbox is in an easy-to-see, easy-to-access location such as near your front door. Using mounting hardware, the wall-mounted unit is simply drilled […]
Are There Any Regulations That Residential Mailboxes Must Follow?
The USPS has very specific regulations for curbside mailboxes (both single and multi-family) but more lax regulations for wall-mounted mailboxes. For wall-mounted mailbox units, the only requirements that must be met is for the mailbox to be easy to see, safe for the postal employee to access, and to have a working flap that allows […]
Can Residential Mailboxes Be Customized?
All residential mailbox types can be customized, and many residents use them to improve a home’s curbside appeal as the mailbox is part of a home’s first impression. The right mailbox can even help to improve a home’s value to prospective buyers. There are a variety of single and multi-unit residential mailbox types to choose […]
Are There Different Kinds of Residential Mailboxes?
Yes. A residential mailbox is any type of mailbox that accepts USPS delivery for a residence or several residences. For the purpose of this FAQ, post mailboxes, multi-unit mailboxes, and wall mounted mailboxes will be discussed even though other types of mailboxes such as CBU’s, mail slots, and 4C horizontal mailboxes also accept residential delivery. […]
