| Mailbox covers are a very simple way for | | | | create a really cool, creative and even beautiful |
| homeowners to quickly transform the look of | | | | mailbox. This option is free, minus the cost of |
| their mail box at minimal cost. For those who | | | | supplies and the process can be a lot of fun. A |
| simply can't resist decorating every available | | | | person is only limited by their imagination. Plus, |
| space in and around their homes, these covers | | | | most covers can be traded out accordingly to the |
| are great. They are an inexpensive (cheaper then | | | | homeowner's will and preference. This is a great |
| taking the family out for fast food) way to | | | | way to instantly change the appearance of one's |
| transform the look of the mailbox. Homeowners | | | | mailbox temporarily. The homeowner doesn't |
| can change them out in honor of the seasons, | | | | have to commit. |
| holidays or just because. College alumni coves are | | | | DIY Disadvantages: There is the possibility that |
| pretty popular as well. These are a great way to | | | | such a project turns out really bad. Also, if the |
| show where your loyalties lie, especially during | | | | homeowner wants to later change the design, this |
| college basketball and football season. | | | | can be a big hassle. Individuals will either have to |
| Mailbox covers can be purchased online | | | | completely repaint it and then add the new design |
| inexpensively. They are available for as little as | | | | or purchase another mailbox, which can get |
| $13 and can easily be bought for less then $25. | | | | expensive. |
| Individuals interested in decorating their mailboxes | | | | Mailbox covers are an excellent option for |
| have several options. They can paint it | | | | individuals looking to decorate and/or update the |
| themselves, order a customized one or purchase | | | | appearance of their mail box. Covers work well |
| a cover. There are advantages and disadvantages | | | | because they allow for the transformation of the |
| to each. | | | | mail box without any work at all. They simply slip |
| DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Advantages: If a person is a | | | | them on and then off when they are ready for |
| great artist, then they can utilize those skills to | | | | something new. |