Category: National Mailboxes Blog

Vandalism is a common problem on all properties, and when most people think of mailbox vandalism, they imagine curbside mailboxes struck by baseball bats or vehicles. However, it’s possible for commercial mailboxes to suffer from damage and vandalism as well. Commercial mailboxes are those that contain more than one customer compartment inside a sturdy cabinet, […]

Commercial properties can be a bit more complicated than residential properties with managing mail delivery. Not only are there different types of mailboxes available, but there are different delivery options as well. Property managers have more to think about when choosing the correct type of mailbox. But when several factors are considered, the process becomes […]

When most people think of mailboxes, they think of the standard curbside model that’s popular for most homes and many businesses, especially smaller businesses. Most mailboxes are of this type, and they have their own history, but centralized mail delivery also plays an important role in mail delivery. Centralized mail delivery is any type of […]

If you’re a property owner who is afraid to invest in centralized mailboxes, you’re not alone. Many worry that the appearance of these mailboxes could drop property value or send a negative impression to new tenants or prospective customers who are visiting a commercial property. The good news is that modern, centralized mailboxes are more […]

In the year 2020, the USPS handled nearly 130 billion pieces of mail. Many pieces of mail went directly to customers’ mailboxes, but some mail must go through third parties before reaching their recipients. This situation typically happens in places such as college campuses, military bases, some offices, and some government buildings. When mail goes […]

New developments and buildings are built all the time, and when this happens, new mailboxes and mail delivery points are added. Around one million new mail delivery points and boxes are added each year, making them a major component in new developments. Mailboxes are a vital part of any development, and a factor that can […]

No matter where you live or what type of property you manage, your local mail carrier is vital when it comes to receiving mail and packages from the USPS. These workers must work outdoors, doing physically demanding work all day, and often face the danger of injuries from work conditions as well as from the […]

Maintenance is a normal fact of life when it comes to managing properties, especially larger rental properties. Sometimes, things break, or parts of a property need to be replaced or repaired. In fact, an average of 1-4% of yearly real estate costs are due to maintenance tasks. Mailboxes are a vital part of any residential […]

Mailboxes may seem like the simplest thing to add to a rental property (or properties) out of all possible additions. However, mailbox choices are varied, and any property manager can find themselves struggling to choose the correct type. Community and commercial mailboxes come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from single curbside mailboxes to sprawling […]

With managing apartment complexes, there are many factors to consider. The number of apartments, repairs, parking, and recreation areas are all obvious things that property owners consider when developing or renovating a complex. Mailboxes are vital as well. Prospective residents care about receiving mail and especially packages safely. In fact, in 2020 alone, over 60% […]

Commercial properties have a lot of expenses and so do those who own and manage commercial properties such as office buildings and strip malls. Handing incoming and outgoing mail is just one expense that both tenants and owners must consider. A single small business can spend hundreds or more per month to deal with expenses […]

Offices are often busy places and making sure that one runs smoothly is no easy task. One aspect of running any type of office is the paperwork and the mail that must often be exchanged between employees and even departments. Simply handling paperwork can lead to losses, misplaced items, confusion, and more. Mail and paperwork […]

Running a commercial property is no simple affair. But there is a balance to strike between keeping business tenants happy and making enough in profit to keep everything running smoothly and the bills paid. Keeping that balance involves reducing tenant turnover and attracting new businesses into your commercial property to begin with. One way to […]