| Curbside post mounted mailboxes are the first | | | | ground. When digging your hole it is recommended |
| impression of your lifestyle. Everyone driving | | | | to dig a 12 inches diameter hole and the depth of |
| down your street looks at the mailbox for your | | | | around 20". Cover the bottom of the hole with |
| house address. It is important to have your | | | | about 2 inches of gravel then place the post on |
| address clearly marked on the mailbox not only | | | | the gravel. Check with your local post office for |
| for your friends but the mailman as well. | | | | requirements some localities do not allow a |
| Installing your mailbox is not a difficult task. Select | | | | mailbox post to be cemented in the ground. Using |
| a location that allows you to safely retrieve your | | | | a level make sure the post is straight on all four |
| mail. Postal regulations require that the mailbox | | | | sides and secure it with wood strips above the |
| door be located between 6 to 8 inches from the | | | | ground. Next either back fill the hole with dirt or |
| curb. Measure from the center point where the | | | | cement keeping the post level. |
| mailbox is attached to the post out to the front | | | | Many mailboxes have decorative posts that slide |
| door then add 6 to 8 inches to that figure. Using | | | | over the 4X4 post. Finally attach the mailbox to |
| that figure measure from the curb to find the | | | | the post (if using cement you will want to wait till |
| center of your hole. | | | | the cement has cured. Now you can start |
| Postal regulations require the bottom of the door | | | | receiving your junk mail and bills! |
| be located between 40 to 44 inches from the | | | | |