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What Are Cluster Mailbox Units?

Tuesday October 09, 2018

Used by thousands of apartments, condos, neighborhoods and other residential communities, cluster mailbox units are often preferred over traditional curbside units. They offer a simple, secure and convenient way for residents to check their mail. But unless you're familiar with mailboxes, you might be wondering what exactly a cluster unit is, let alone whether it's right for your residential community.

The Benefits of Choosing an Aluminum Curbside Mailbox

Friday October 05, 2018

Aluminum is often the preferred material used to make mailboxes. From single-dwelling curbside mailboxes to multi-unit mailboxes, this otherwise common metal offers several key benefits. So, if you’re planning to replace your mailbox in the near future, you consider choosing an aluminum model for the following reasons.

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.

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Exploring 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.

5 Reasons to Consider Mailbox Refurbishment

Saturday December 02, 2017

Mailbox refurbishment is a growing industry in Orlando, where mailboxes are exposed to heat, humidity and heavy rain. Yet many home- and business-owners aren’t sure if they really need to have their mailbox professionally refurbished. Here are five reasons you probably do:

Refurbishing Your Community

Tuesday November 14, 2017

It’s a new year, and while the ground may still be frozen, now is a good time to start figuring out what you need to do when it has thawed. For those who are a part of a Home Owners Association, there is most likely lots of planning and work coming up for the new year. As the winter weather melts away to spring there will be maintenance and upkeep work all over the community.