You might have seen a vintage mailbox or wall mount mailbox on older houses in historical neighborhoods, you might have thought about what a workout mailmen must get when they have to get out of their trucks and run up the stairs to deliver mail, and you might have even taken a peak inside one while you were waiting for the homeowner to answer the door–Who could blame you? They’re adorable!
Vintage is in, and so is switching from your boring street-side mailbox to a wall mounted one. They come in such a variety of styles and colors that you should have no problem finding one to match the color scheme of your house. Some even have newspaper/magazine clips or are made of cast iron.
In addition to style and color, there are also numerous shapes as sizes. They can come in vertical or horizontal orientation (which just means that one is longer and one is wider), as well as in various sizes. You should choose dimensions based on the shape and size of your space, as well as how much mail you generally receive. For example, if you have a small porch but your family receives a lot of mail, you would likely choose a vertical mailbox with a larger capacity.
When choosing a wall mount mailbox, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
First, though the mailbox might be protected from direct rain, you still need to choose a non-rusting material (whether that be stainless steel, aluminum, coated/painted metal, or even plastic). Second, check to make sure that the mailbox has decent hinges (since this is the only moving/operating part of the mailbox). Finally, your mailbox will ideally have a little ventilation so that condensation doesn’t build up inside and damage your mail (this is especially important if you live in an area with higher humidity).
Some might argue that in today’s economy, there is just not enough money to spend on small things like home improvements, but these little improvements add up and help increase your home’s value (which is really important with the housing market the way it is right now). In addition, by simply switching to a wall mount mailbox, you are adding to what is called the “curb appeal” to your home, which is essential if you plan on selling your house anytime soon.
Now you have all the information you need to go out and find yourself a beautiful wall mount mailbox!
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