Don’t be fooled by the name “freestanding collection mailboxes.” While these units are great for collecting mail, they have many more uses that a creative property manager or owner can find that will help your rental property, company, or organization. Virtually everyone deals with mail, and will need a means to collect and store it […]
Troubleshooting Common Resident Mail Complaints in Your Apartments
Ah, the joys of troubleshooting the issues that come up while running apartment complexes and other multi-family properties. Leaks, cracked sidewalks, lighting issues, and mail complaints are all common things that a property manager will need to address when it comes to preventing too much tenant turnover and losing money. Mail complaints are one of […]
Managing Mail Keys for Your Apartment Complex
If you own or manage a multifamily property, there’s a good chance that it’s an apartment complex. After all, anywhere from 5 to over 25% of the population calls apartments home. Apartment complex sizes vary, and if your property is on the medium to larger end of the spectrum, there’s also a good chance that […]
A Comprehensive Commercial Mailbox Buyer’s Guide
Commercial mailboxes are a vital component of any business or commercial property. They serve as a secure and organized way to receive and distribute mail and packages, ensuring that important communications and deliveries reach their intended recipients efficiently. Whether you are a property manager, a business owner, or a developer, selecting the right commercial mailbox […]
What are Cell Phone Lockers and How to Use Them
If you run a business or any large property, such as a school, that requires customers or employees to be away from their cell phones for any length of time, then you likely understand that these cell phones need a safe place to go while their owners are focusing on other things. After all, cell […]
Ways to Improve Access to Your Centralized Mailboxes
If you have centralized mailboxes or are planning to install them for your property, complex, or business, you’re likely wondering about how to make them easily accessible. This is especially true if your property and tenants will be getting direct USPS delivery to their compartments, but location is also important for centralized mailboxes that will […]
The Most Ideal Locations for Multi-Unit Mailboxes at Apartment Complexes
Apartment complexes can be complex properties to maintain and manage. If you manage or own a complex, or even a single apartment building, you’ll likely have run into the issue of providing the right mailboxes for your property. And the need for apartment mailboxes is growing; currently, over a third of renters live in apartments. […]
The New High Security Parcel Locker
Nobody likes package theft except for package thieves, and no one likes the idea of their packages sitting unsecured for any length of time, whether that be on a porch or in front of an apartment doorway. And even if packages can sit in a secured area, such as a mail room, no one wants […]
The Most Secure Mailbox Types
If you’re in the market for a new mailbox, or a set of mailboxes for your community, you may be wondering which type is the most secure, versus the least secure. After all, mail theft costs billions every year and seems to be rising all the time. Stolen mail includes important paper mail, sensitive information, […]
Should I Replace or Upgrade My Old 4B Mailboxes?
So, you have some old mailboxes in your apartment complex or business property. Commercial mailboxes have been popular for many years now, and these mailboxes typically have multiple customer compartments inside one cabinet. Different models have come onto the market in recent years, and along with those models have come updated USPS requirements. Today, only […]
What Information Should You Gather Before Centralized Mailbox Installation?
It’s a big job, preparing a new development or upgrading an existing property. As you may know, there are many steps to both. Of course, you’ll likely need mailboxes for your property. If you’re developing or planning a large property such as a commercial complex, plaza, or apartment community, you likely already know you’ll need […]
Making Your Centralized Mailboxes Stand Out
When you’re designing or planning a commercial property, or just renovating your older residential apartment complex, you of course want your design to stand out in a positive way. After all, when visitors come to your property, you want to make a good impression. This is especially true for prospective renters, who will want to […]
The Convenient Wall Mounted Mail Drops and Receptacles
Everyone loves convenience, especially when it comes to receiving mail, and everyone also loves not having to worry about mail theft. The good news is that in recent years, mailboxes have advanced to reduce theft, tampering and wear. But did you know that mail drops have done the same thing? Mail drops are more secure […]
Tips For the Perfect Locker Room
Locker rooms can have a bad reputation for many reasons. They’re places that often get dirty, can see theft, and can come with other hazards, ranging from disease to a poor, off-putting aesthetic. No one wants to use a locker room with an inconvenient or bad design, which can drive away business or lead to […]
Avoid These Things When Installing Your Commercial Mailboxes
When it comes to installing mailboxes for your commercial property or community, you may have a lot of questions about how to do so in the cheapest and most effective manner. After all, cutting costs is a part of managing any business, including your property. There are plenty of guides about how to install each […]