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How Much Does a Mailbox Cost? (Box, Post and Install)

What a mailbox really costs: how box type, material, locks, the post and installation drive the price, with sourced third-party install estimates.

Mailbox Post Buying Guide: Length, Material and Mounting

How to choose a mailbox post: standard dimensions, wood vs steel, aluminum and sleeve posts, in-ground vs surface mount, and a simple formula for the right length.

Locking Mailbox Buying Guide: How to Choose a Secure Mailbox

What makes a locking mailbox USPS approved, the features that actually stop thieves, and a side-by-side comparison of Mail Boss, Jayco, Salsbury and Ecco locking models.

USPS Mailbox Requirements: The Complete Rules for Homeowners

Every USPS rule for residential mailboxes in one place: what makes a box approved under USPS-STD-7C, height and setback, posts, numbers, flags, locking boxes and wall mounts.

Personalized Mailboxes: A Buyer's Guide to Custom Mailboxes

What you can personalize on a mailbox, how to size your address numbers so they can be read from the street, and how Whitehall's Balmoral and Capitol compare.

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