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Cluster Mailboxes - More than Meets the Eye
Tuesday July 03, 2018
When Benjamin Franklin founded the first post office there was no such thing as a mailbox. Before the 19th century and really the 20th century, mail carriers delivered mail directly to the recipient. So if they were delivering a letter to a person's house they would knock on the front door and wait until someone answered to hand the letters. A study was done and it showed that the average mail carrier lost around 90 minutes a day because of this. Therefore in 1923 the Post Office Department mandated that all households must have a letter slot or mailbox to receive mail. While this worked there was no regulation on mailbox shapes. As America suburbanized more curbside mailboxes popped up.
View Article4 Low-Cost Ways to Upgrade Your Curb Appeal
Thursday May 17, 2018Does your home lack curb appeal? If you're putting your home on the market, beautiful curb appeal will make a good first impression on buyers and may even help increase the value of your home. But, even if you aren't looking to sell, curb appeal will create a warm, inviting environment and make your house stand out from all the others on the block.
View Article4 Reasons to Choose Decorative Mailboxes
Thursday May 17, 2018For some people the mailbox is an afterthought, but for others it matters. For those customers we always recommend a decorative mailbox. Decorative mailboxes have many virtues but it’s important to know they’re not just for the style conscious. Here are four reasons to consider decorative mailboxes for your home in Orlando or the surrounding area.
View ArticleExploring the World of Mailboxes
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Mailboxes have had an interesting history. It wasn't until the early 20th century that mailboxes even existed in the United States. Before that point mail carriers waited at your door until you answered it or came back the next day.
Homeownership and the Dreaded Upkeep!
Tuesday March 06, 2018
Lots of people say they are excited to become homeowners and many dream about the day when they will own a big house. For those of you who already own a house though you are intimately familiar with the reality of homeownership. We all would love to believe that owning a home is nothing but fun and sunshine, however it's not. The required yearly upkeep associated with owning a house is quite a time consuming and can at times be expensive.
Incorporating Your Mailbox
Tuesday March 06, 2018
Welcome to March, the time to be preparing for April because the warm weather will have definitely arrived by then and it will be Lawn & Garden month. While people are always focusing on their flowers and flower beds there is a part of many people's landscapes that unfortunately goes overlooked or which people get stumped by. This common item which exists on many people's properties is the good old mailbox. Many people sadly don't do anything with their mailbox and let it stick out like a sore thumb which takes away from the rest of their landscaping efforts. The reality is there are numerous ways to make your mailbox far more attractive than it is and make it work with the rest of your property so that it isn't an eye-sore.
Mailboxes 101: Your "How To" Guide
Wednesday January 17, 2018
Whether you're seeking mailbox refurbishment in Tampa Bay after a storm, or simply looking to spruce up the family front lawn, installing a post mounted mailbox on your own can offer plenty of difficulty. Often, the job requires some concrete work and the use of specific tools that aren't always found in the common garage. If you insist on handling the task on your own, this article should offer plenty of tips of how to get it done properly.
Everything Street Signs
Thursday December 28, 2017There's a lot more to street signs than we realize. We pass them every day from the time we are little kids till the end of our lives. Many of us take their existence for granted and we most likely understand what most of them mean by the time we are driving or within a few years. There was a point in time though when traffic signs weren't very common or even nonexistent.
View ArticleThe Benefits of Mailbox Refurbishing and Repainting
Friday December 22, 2017If you have lived in your Tampa, Florida neighborhood for a while now—or simply enjoy home remodeling—then mailbox refurbishing and repainting is the perfect option.
What to look for when buying signage for your community
Wednesday December 13, 2017
These days, there are more Florida sign companies than ever for local communities to choose from. However, not all can offer the same quality and variety of signs, or at the same price. Here's what to look for to identify the sign maker that's right for you: