Your mailbox get a lot of use, so whether you are moving into a new home or need to update the current mailbox you have, here is how to do it. Begin by removing the old mailbox. The tools needed are a spud bar, a post hole digger or shovel, a wheelbarrow, tape measure, screwdriver, post level, marking paint, gravel, a bag of concrete, a bucket for water, a mailbox post and a mailbox.
To begin mark where you are going to be digging the hole for the mailbox. The postal service recommend that mailboxes are 41-45 inches tall and set back from the curb 6-8 inches.
In this tutorial, we learn how to install a new mailbox post and box with Lowe's. First, you will need to gather all your tools and a new mailbox. After this, print. Installation is never included with mailboxes. To install an inexpensive post-mount mailbox, follow the instructions in this Lowe's how-to video. Shopping for a residential mailbox: Before purchasing or installing any mailbox, check with the local post office or the U. Digi Di-80 User Manual there. S. Postal Service to be sure the mailbox, including its post mount and location, meet U.S. Postal Service standards.
Using a post hole or shovel, dig your hole about 20 inches deep. Pour about 6 inches of gravel in the hole. Stick the post in the hole and double check the height. Use a level to make sure the post is level. Pour the concrete in the hole, then pour about 3-4 inches of concrete in the hole.
Wait about 40-45 minutes to let the cement dry, and add soil to the top of the concrete. Next attach the post box to the post with screws.
Screw the numbers onto the box as well. For more helpful videos visit. Subscribe to Lowe's YouTube for great how to videos and home improvement tips: Or head to our channel.