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How to Choose the Right Message Boards for Your Residential Community
Tuesday August 04, 2020
Message boards can help you build a better community by providing residents with guidance and information. Homeowners' associations and property managers use them to share essential details with residents. Not all message boards are the same, however. To get the most value, you’ll need to choose the right message boards for your residential community.
How to Choose the Right Message BoardsWhat Is a Limited Service Mailbox?
Monday August 03, 2020
Not all curbside mailboxes are the same. While they are used to facilitate the delivery of mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) classifies them in different ways. There are traditional and contemporary curbside mailboxes, for instance. A traditional curbside mailbox is any type of mailbox that features a traditional dome-rectangular-shape, whereas a contemporary curbside mailbox is any type of mailbox that features an alternative shape. Along with traditional and contemporary, though, there are limited service mailboxes. What is a limited service mailbox exactly?
What Materials Can Curbside Mailboxes Be Made Of?
Thursday July 30, 2020
If you're shopping for new curbside mailboxes, you might be wondering what materials are allowed. The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires manufacturers to follow specific guidelines when designing curbside mailboxes. Unless a curbside mailbox is made of an appropriate material, it will be rejected. Rejected mailboxes, of course, can't be used for mail delivery purposes. So,w hat materials can curbside mailboxes be made of?
Can Curbside Mailboxes Feature the Names of Residents?
Friday July 24, 2020
Curbside mailboxes have been used for over a century to deliver mail to U.S. households. Even with the advent of centralized mail delivery systems, including STD-4C mailboxes and Cluster Box Units (CBUs), they remain the most common mail delivery system. Because they are governed by the United States Postal Service (USPS), however, residents often wonder if they can place their name on their curbside mailbox. In this post, you'll learn more about the USPS's labeling requirements and whether names are allowed.
6 Fun Facts About the United States Postal Service (USPS)
Wednesday July 15, 2020
The United States Postal Service (USPS) provides mail delivery services to millions of American consumers and businesses. In fact, it's legally required to serve everyone in the United States, regardless of their location. Whether you live on the East Coast, the West Coast or in a middle state, you can use the USPS to send and receive mail. While most people are familiar with the USPS's basic services, though, there are probably some things you don't know about it.