Installing a rural-type mailbox and post requires a little forethought and just about enough elbow grease to dig a 3-foot hole. Step 1: Call Dig Safe by dialing 811 before digging any hole to avoid ...

Learn how to build a custom mailbox and properly install a sturdy mailbox post that stands up to the elements. This ...

Dear James: Now that I am living alone, I can finally install a neat mailbox instead of the old black one. What types of decorative mailboxes do you recommend, and will it be difficult for me to ...

Q. Kids drove by and destroyed my mailbox with a bat. I always have liked the appearance of a lighted brick mailbox. What are some of the design basics to build a strong brick mailbox? A. Your problem ...

Dear James: My mailbox and post are old, look bad and have been hit a couple of times with bats. Do you have any tips for selecting and installing a new, secure one? — Chad R. Dear Chad: It can be ...

I got a tweet a while back from a kid saying, "How the fuck is a running diary of u remodeling a house a good idea for a blog?" He called himself theRallyMonkey. I was going to get into an extended ...