When people have the idea to have some home improvements, then they think of something they can do with the interior of the house. Only small percentage of people thinks that they will do something with the exterior of their houses.
Now, it is the time to change the point of view. House exterior may not provide much material for home improvement compared to the interior of the house, but there are still many things to improve. One of them is the mailbox. Do not go with the standard mailboxes, unique custom mailboxes can enhance the look of your house.
There are various companies which sell custom mailboxes. The most notable one is Whitehall Mailboxes. There, you can find personalized mailboxes with designs range from simple ones with your own favorite characters painted on the mailboxes or classy mailboxes with unique and sophisticated shapes resembling treasure chests. There are practically many styles and designs that you never thought before.
Once you have your custom mailbox in your hand, then you need to prepare some things first before you start installing it. Check with your local post office whether there are some regulations in setting up mailboxes. Find out if there are any standard for mailboxes’ height or distance. Then, make sure that you have gathered all the necessary supplies for installing your new mailbox such as a shovel, soil, wheelbarrow, quick-drying concrete, and a post if your mail box does not come with one, and an assistant.
These are the steps in installing mailboxes.
- Dig a hole.
Dig a hole where you will place your mailbox. Make it twice your mail box diameter and 2 ½ deep. Fill in the hole with gravel for six inches high for drainage.
- Prepare quick-drying concrete
Use some quick-drying concrete to secure your mailbox post in place. Wear gloves when you do this since concrete irritates skin. Be sure that you have followed the directions in the package.
- Place the post
Place the pole in the hole and center it. Ask your assistant to have it steady while you are pouring the concrete into the hole.
- Cover concrete
Cover the dried concrete with soil to hide it. However, if you don’t have to do this if you don’t mind the concrete to be seen.