Theresa Holland is a freelance commerce writer who specializes in home design and lifestyle. For this story, she interviewed home improvement expert Danny Lipford of Today's Homeowner, and Henry Bagdasarian, founder of Identity Management Institute and the author of Identity Diet: Eight Guiding Principles for Identity Protection. With pointers from these experts in mind, she researched the best mailboxes, narrowing them down to high-quality, weather-ready designs with standout features and curb appeal. You are going to mount the mailbox on the wall outside your house. So design and aesthetics are sort of important. If walking to retrieve mail from a post-mount mailbox by the curb isn’t preferable, or a current wall-mounted mailbox needs to be replaced by a new mailbox, this thoughtfully designed model is a solid option. BAILEY BOXES was also smart enough to equip it with a powder-coated body and stainless steel doors. Both these components ensure long-term usage while stopping rust from ever becoming an issue.

When installing it, choose a location that’s sheltered from rain and other elements. What we like about it:

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If your regular mail is simply bills, prescriptions, letters, or notices, a small to the medium-sized unit will work well for you. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Mail slot size: The best mail slot size depends on the type of mail you receive. If it’s mostly bills and other small mail, a smaller and narrower slot will do. But if you often receive large documents and magazines, look for a mailbox with a wider and longer slot.

Anti-pry latches will also stop thieves from using screwdrivers and pry bars to wrench open the compartment.Another thing to consider is the mailbox’s finish. You’d be much better off with a powder finish rather than simple paint. This attribute should help the mailbox remain relatively safe from chipping and scratches.