The mailbox on the house was old, rusty, very small and pretty damn ugly. It was one of the first on the list of things to be replaced, but finding a new box to fit in that spot (which is only about 12 inches wide) was a bit of a challenge. A trip to the local Home Depot was a bust, as their offerings were either too big or just as ugly.

Before:

After doing some searching online, I found a couple sites that specialize in mailboxes; including….(wait for it)… mailboxes.com. They have quite a selection and I decided on a simple Traditional Black Decorative Black Mailbox.

At the size of 11 inches wide, I was a bit worried about the fit on the tiny wall, but it worked out well and was a nice tight fit.

After:

In closing, I have to say, this is the best mailbox I’ve ever used. It’s bigger than it looks, very sturdy, and it holds damn near everything put inside without the need to fold anything or leave the lid wide open. Very nice. For an extra $15.00, you can get a security lock add-on. I’m cheap so I didn’t get that, but it’s good to know there is something that can be added on there easily without buying a whole new box, if there are ever issues with stolen mail. You can get it with or without the holes in the front, which are there so you can easily see if you’ve got mail or not. However, this model also came with a “privacy plate”, which a thin metal slate that you can attach on the inside to block the holes.

Total Cost: $50.00 + Shipping

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