How to build a letterbox ?
I want to build something trendy. Thankyou
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Hello. Here are some links that could be helpful for your review. What a fun project.
https://www.pinterest.com/ecobuilt/letterboxes/?lp=true
https://www.pinterest.com/sandrasdogs/letterboxes-i-liked/?lp=true
Some creative ones here:
https://www.pinterest.com/peterdmoore2/letterbox-designs/
Oh this is a fun one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIbYH7XS_8g
Make sure you google the requirements for it from the USPS. They tell you where to mount, how high if it is by the roadside, setback etc.
I've seen some very cute ones where they have a plywood cutout "holding" the box. Here's one on Hometalk but I've seen a variety:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=mailbox
here is some info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtBXxCauuU
https://www.mailboss.com/simple-instructions-for-building-your-own-diy-mid-century-modern-wooden-mailbox-column-and-modern-farmhouse-mailbox/
Here's a link with several ideas:
https://www.diyncrafts.com/37007/home/15-amazingly-easy-diy-mailboxes-will-improve-curb-appeal
A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
https://www.mailboss.com/guide-usps-mailbox-regulations/
Hi Janelle, here are a few unique ones that could give you some ideas - https://thecuriouskiwi.co.nz/blog/tag/unusual-letter-boxes/
47 Insanely Unusual and Cool Mailboxes For Your Home
https://homesthetics.net/cool-mailboxes/
Here is a nice video tutorial for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXOhHCVLPyo
Same as a Mail Box?
https://www.diyncrafts.com/37007/home/15-amazingly-easy-diy-mailboxes-will-improve-curb-appeal
Hello Janelle, hope this helps you out, I found a few really cute ones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx0dttiY7YI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIbYH7XS_8g