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 ...

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to build and install a sturdy, weather-resistant mailbox that meets postal regulations and lasts for years. From digging the post hole to leveling, setting, ...

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 ...

It typically costs between $600 and $1,500 to build a brick mailbox, though the national average cost is $1,100. The exact cost to build a brick mailbox will depend on the type and size of the mailbox ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - The U.S. Postal Service asked people to consider upgrading their mailboxes to one of the "newer larger capacity boxes." Every year the postal service encourages customers with ...

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 ...