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 ...

Use a drill to remove the screws that are securing the mailbox to the post and remove it. Attach one end of the tow chain to the bottom of the mailbox post. Then, connect the other end of the tow ...

If you spend a lot of time in your in your backyard and often find times where you could take care of a few tasks if you had a trowel, gloves, pruning shears, or other small item handy consider adding ...

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 ...

Question: We have a neighborhood problem with kids mashing mailboxes. What do you think about building a decorative brick mailbox and perhaps adding a light? Answer: Your problem is not uncommon.

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