Have you ever had someone put something in your mailbox that isn’t from the postal service? Perhaps someone was handing out fliers or something of that nature. You might find it annoying to have such things placed in your mailbox. Is this even okay for people to do? Is it illegal to put something in …
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Sometimes you might be forced to park in an unusual spot in front of a friend’s home. If your friend doesn’t have a large driveway, you could have to park on the road. This happens all the time and it generally isn’t a big deal. However, it can be worrisome when you need to park …
You might have a mailbox key for your locked mailbox. This is a common thing for people who live in apartments or condos. There will be a location with many different mailboxes, and tenants are given mailbox keys so they can check their mail. Often, the keys will also open a larger mailbox that is …
Your mailbox is pretty important since you need to be able to receive mail. When your mailbox isn’t in good shape, it might complicate things in certain ways. For example, if your mailbox will not stay closed, people will be able to walk by and see the contents of the mailbox. If you get a …
It’s going to be annoying when you notice that something is wrong with your mailbox. You might have stepped outside one day and noticed that your mailbox isn’t standing up straight any longer. This can happen for a number of different reasons. It’s possible that someone ran into your mailbox due to carelessness. A car …
Some people buy really nice mailboxes for their homes. Others buy simple mailboxes that don’t cost a lot of money. If you have an ornate mailbox that you’re really fond of, you might want to take it with you when you move. Is it okay to do this? Can you move a mailbox? Is it …
Your mailbox is something that you want to stay in good shape. It’s important for the mail that you receive to be protected. If the mailbox isn’t in good shape, it will be easier for the mail to get wet. Also, you don’t want people to be able to see inside the mailbox since you …
Having a mailbox that’s located near the road is pretty common in certain areas. This is usually going to be where mailboxes are located in rural areas. Sometimes you might have issues with the mailbox being bothered by animals. For instance, dogs might pee on the mailbox. You can try to deter dogs by planting …
Mailboxes get hit by cars regularly. Their proximity to the curb makes them prime targets for learner drivers, lawn services, snow plows, or even visitors backing out of yards after dark. Since there is a considerable size difference, mailboxes usually come off second best in these encounters. If your mailbox gets hit by a car, …
Not too long ago, I came outside to get my mail and found that my mailbox had been involved in a car accident. I was utterly confused because I found a piece of broken headlight next to my mailbox and knew someone had driven into it, breaking the post in half. I needed to replace …