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How Decorative Street Signs Can Enhance Your Community
Monday October 15, 2018
If you're faced with the task of maintaining the aesthetic of your community, don't underestimate the value of decorative street signs. From stop signs and speed limit signs to street name signs and community message boards, decorative signage can be the perfect addition to your community. They inject a new visual style into the community that's simply not achieved with generic signs. So, why exactly should you use decorative signs in your community?
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.
4 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Community's Mailboxes
Wednesday October 03, 2018
A mailbox is more than just a drop-off location for you and your family’s mail; it’s an essential element of your home’s curb appeal. It adds new color and designs that compliment your home’s exterior as well as its landscape. Over time, however, mailboxes will degrade and need replacing. So, how do you know when it’s time to upgrade your mailbox?
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.