When you’re trying to find the right mailboxes for your property, it can be a confusing experience when you’re searching online for what to do and which mailboxes to choose. After all, commercial mailboxes are different from the curbside or wall-mounted residential ones that most people are used to. During your search, you may have […]
Make Your Holiday Envelopes Stand Out
Anyone who receives mail knows that it’s often easy to miss important mail, because it is often mixed in with advertisements, many of which arrive in plain and sometimes unmarked envelopes. When you send something important like a holiday card, no matter what time of year, or even a birthday card, you want the recipient […]
Signs Your Mailboxes Need Replacing
Your mailbox exists to perform two functions: to collect incoming mail and to deposit outgoing mail for pickup. No matter which type of mailbox you have, you shouldn’t have to think about whether your mailbox is doing its job. You also shouldn’t have to worry about mail theft, which is the scariest issue anyone who […]
Courier Outdoor Collection Mailboxes: Are They for You?
You may remember those blue USPS mail collection boxes that always appeared in apartment complexes, on busy streets, or outside of many businesses. Those collection boxes are quickly becoming a thing of the past as the postal service phases them out of many locations, or at the very least, they’re becoming less common. Today, you […]
What Can’t I Ship Through the Mail?
When it comes to going to the post office or visiting your centralized mailbox to deliver an outgoing package, you want everything to go smoothly and for your package to reach its destination. USPS drop boxes are far less common than they were in the past, but you’ll still need to know what you can […]
Are Cell Phone Storage Lockers Right for My Building or Business?
You may or may not have heard about cell phone storage lockers, though you’ve certainly heard of cell phones. Today, cell phones are everywhere, and carry out a myriad of tasks. When would someone need to place one inside of a locker? Unfortunately, cell phone theft is on the rise, and the theft of these […]
Private Cluster Mailbox Specs – Will They Work for You?
When it comes to getting mailboxes meant for private delivery, which takes place within the same organization or company, the choices can seem overwhelming. Centralized mailboxes approved for this use don’t have the same requirements as the STD-4C series of mailboxes meant for the USPS to service. Their specs, therefore, are somewhat different. Centralized mailboxes […]
Designing the Perfect Mail Room
Are you agonizing over providing safe, effective, and convenient mail delivery for a college campus, commercial property, military base, or other location where you’ll distribute mail yourself to each customer? A mail room may be the perfect solution for your woes. Many locations use mail rooms to handle incoming mail and packages from the USPS […]
Replacing Mailbox Doors for Each Unit Type
When you think of mailboxes, you likely think of the standard curbside model that everyone knows. These mailboxes have been popular for many decades, with their distinguishing features being the mailbox itself and the flag. Curbside mailboxes are the most prone to damage, and their doors must be able to hold mail safely for the […]
Finding the Right Palette for Your Community Mailboxes
Running a community is hard work, and one of the things on your mind is probably curb appeal. Whether you run an apartment complex, a senior community, or a condo community, you’ll want to welcome visitors and prospective renters with an attractive landscape. One good way to do this is by using something you need […]
Wall Collection Boxes or Door Slots for Apartments: Which to Choose?
If you own or manage an apartment building, you’ve likely heard horror stories about stolen mail or damaged mailboxes. As a result, you may wonder which mailbox type is the best for your apartment complex. This may be especially true if you manage a smaller apartment complex, or don’t have space for a centralized mailbox […]
How to Protect Your Curbside Mailboxes from Damage
Mailboxes can take some time and cost to install, and no one wants to wake up to a damaged mailbox, whether they live on a commercial or a residential property. When a mailbox is damaged through any means, it’s on the property owner or manager to make the necessary repairs, or in severe cases, to […]
Roadside Locking Mailboxes: Are They Right for You?
Over the years, since the US began official mail delivery in 1775, mailboxes have evolved and changed to meet customer and postal service needs. Once, customers used anything and everything as a mailbox, but regulations have evolved as well with customer and employee safety in mind. In even earlier times, mailboxes didn’t exist, and the […]
Surprising and Fun Things You Can Mail Without Packaging
When most of us think of mail, stamped envelopes and labeled boxes come to mind, as well as the post office. The rules for mailing out packages seem strict and mailing hazardous items such as volatile liquids is prohibited. It’s no wonder most don’t realize you can mail certain fun items through the mail without […]
Maintaining Lockers in Your Gym, School, or Club
Virtually all schools, gyms, and health clubs have lockers, and like everything else, they’re going to need maintenance. Doors and hinges can break, and sometimes, updates are needed for the health and security of students and gym members. Lockers don’t generally need too much maintenance, but they can and do wear down after years of […]