Think Outside the Mailbox
How to Install a Mailbox Post without Concrete
You have decided to take the diy mailbox post route and you worry that it might be a big job. Setting a new mailbox post in concrete requires a lot of labor…not to mention that you are tearing up a hole in your yard. Further, if it’s right in the middle of winter and the ground is frozen, you can forget about it until spring.
ounting your mailbox yourself just using a 4″ x 4″ wood post is usually the most cost-effective way. However, the process of digging a hole, mixing the bagged concrete, and then setting the post can be a very labor-intensive process.
There is a way to install a mailbox post without concrete…or digging. Someone’s car took out your mailbox post, it has an unsightly lean to it, or you just need to improve your curb appeal to sell that house. Regardless … Continued
The ground is frozen rock hard, but it is possible to correctly install a mailbox post in the winter. If you live in a cold weather area, it’s likely only a matter of time until your mailbox is taken … Continued
The swing away mailbox is a simple solution to an ongoing problem. Mailboxes and the mail system are a great idea. Snowplows and their ability to clear our roads are a great idea. However, mailboxes and snow plows frequently cross … Continued
DIY mailbox post ideas that use common tools and install quickly You have decided to take the DIY mailbox post route and you worry that it might be a big job. Setting a new mailbox post in concrete requires a … Continued
