Mailbox Makeover

Brandi
by Brandi
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Mailbox makeover, improving curb appeal
My mailbox was looking rough, don't you think?! Mildew, rust and peeling paint.
I've wanted to give it a makeover for quite some time. The weather was beautiful this weekend, making it perfect for outdoor projects.
I picked up some supplies from Home Depot and got to work. I decided to stain the post after cleaning off most of the mildew(I used Varathane- Kona). I unscrewed the mailbox from the post then painted it with Rust-Oleum Hammered, copper-spray paint. Once everything was dry, I gave the post and the mailbox a clear coat for weather protection.
I ordered the vinyl number decal from Etsy.
I love to see flowers growing by the mailbox! With no design in mind, I added a few plants and flowers. I finished it off with a layer of mulch. Instant curb appeal!
Hopefully they will hold up well throughout the summer and fill in nicely.
Now if I could only keep my neighbor's Chihuahua from peeing on them. Grr!
Brandi
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  • Nancy Walters Nancy Walters on Jun 13, 2017

    Mix some Cayenne pepper with water, and spray all around. One or two encounters with it should did ourasge the dog. Non toxic, won't hurt the dog, just leave a burning feeling.

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  • Grace Merrells Grace Merrells on Sep 21, 2017

    I've almost forgotten what its like to have a stand alone letterbox. Ours is in a big bank of letterboxes, been that way for around 15 years. I do remember having one decorated up as a little house. Nice job on the revamp of your box. I like Carole's little house one too.

  • Evang Cassandra Taylor Evang Cassandra Taylor on May 11, 2020

    Awesome job! May make this my next project!

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