What’s a powder coat finish?

Powder coating is one of the newest, most-durable finishes available. The powder is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which is sprayed onto a surface. The charged particles adhere to the electronically grounded surface. Then they are heated into a smooth coating in a curing oven. The result is an attractive, durable, high-quality finish. Powder coat finishes are more resistant to chipping, scratching, UV damage, and rust. Powder coating is one of the most environmentally-friendly finishes because it does not contain solvents and releases negligible amounts, if any, of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere.

Rural Mailbox Monstrers!

Rural Mailbox Monstrers!


People find different ways to decorate their mailboxes... This cat is really scary, isn't it...

Dennis Judd's Blog: Solar Group Rural Locking Mailbox is poor quality

Dennis Judd's Blog: Solar Group Rural Locking Mailbox is poor quality

Would you like to purtuse pre-rusted mailbox for $80? Be aware! Dennis Judd shares his customer's experience and gives detailed instruction for repairing.

A Quick Guide to Home Mailboxes

A Quick Guide to Home Mailboxes

"There are two types of home mailboxes. The most common is a curbside mailbox. But some people also have a wall mounted mailbox. These can be placed directly next to your front door. They sit either vertically or horizontally.

The most common home mailboxes used are the metal ones. These are inexpensive to purchase, however, they are prone to rusting.

If you do not want a rusting problem, you can purchase one made of vinyl. The vinyl mailboxes are also less prone to fading, chipping, or cracking. But they are a bit more expensive to purchase.

Some of the least expensive home mailboxes are the plastic ones. They are highly durable, weather proof, rust proof, and very light weight. Some are even made to be indestructible because they are made with double walled plastic.

The last type is security mail boxes. These are vandal proof and they come with a locking mechanism. This prevents someone from stealing your mail and from damaging the mailbox. These are usually quite expensive to purchase, but sometimes needed."

Steps for Mailbox Makeover

Steps for Mailbox Makeover

"It took three years for our dilapidated mailbox to make it to the top of our to-do list of home-improvement projects. With spring around the corner, we knew it was a good time to tackle the busted box and post.

We designed a planter to fit around the new post, creating a miniature garden. The transformation brought enormous satisfaction—not only for us but also for the neighbors and letter carrier as well. "

Follow the link and find a really nice detailed DIY instruction.

Anthropomorphic Mailbox

Anthropomorphic Mailbox

I am mostly interested in Novelty Mailboxes, but this is a new idea - Anthropomorphic Mailbox! Just look at these eyes...

Handcrafted...Pringles Can Mailbox!

Handcrafted...Pringles Can Mailbox !

"Sheril L. Brasher explains how to create a cool mailbox using a Pringles potato chip canister.

Materials Needed:
Potato chip canister (Pringles)
Contact paper
Colored paper
Markers, crayons, etc.
Stickers
Tape (double-stick tape works best)

Instructions:Decorate a sheet of paper, cut to fit around the Pringles can, using the markers, crayons, stickers, and anything else you can find. Make sure that the child's name is on the paper and is visible. (You can also use a photo of child if said child is too young to recognize their name.)
Tape the decorated sheet of paper to a clean Pringles can. Cover with the contact paper.

We use this as our "mailbox" for our preschool classes. It works really well because all art work, notes home to mom, and notes from mom actually get where they need to go. The kids love them as well because it makes them feel important to have their own "mailbox". I will add that the "mailboxes" never leave the child's tote-bag so that nothing get missplaced and it is also accessible for the teachers and the parents. "