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 ...

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to build and install a sturdy, weather-resistant mailbox that meets postal regulations and lasts for years. From digging the post hole to leveling, setting, ...

Installing a rural-type mailbox and post requires a little forethought and just about enough elbow grease to dig a 3-foot hole. Step 1: Call Dig Safe by dialing 811 before digging any hole to avoid ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The United States Postal Service is ...