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USPS Mailbox Key Replacement Cost
February 20, 2024

USPS Mailbox Key Replacement Cost

Need a replacement mailbox key from the USPS? Here are the steps to getting a replacement mailbox key or lock for commercial mailboxes or residential mailboxes.

Neighborhood Mailboxes: A Comprehensive Guide for HOA and Property Managers
August 8, 2023

Neighborhood Mailboxes: A Comprehensive Guide for HOA and Property Managers

Are you a Property Manager, HOA Manager, or Residential Developer seeking to streamline mail delivery, enhance your community aesthetic, and ensure USPS compliance? You're in the right place. This comprehensive guide on neighborhood mailboxes will help you navigate this essential aspect of community management.
Installing a Cluster Mailbox Correctly - A Complete Guide
June 19, 2023

Installing a Cluster Mailbox Correctly - A Complete Guide

In the video below, an Florence Mailboxes dealer based out of Chicago provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to install your cluster mailbox according to USPS specifications. The video was created by Florence Mailboxes Manufacturing. We have also provided a transcription of the video for your convenience below.

How to Boost Curb Appeal
January 2, 2023

How to Boost Curb Appeal

As the old saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression.That’s definitely true when it comes to selling a house.Curb appeal is a term that refers to how a house appears from the outside, and it’s your home’s way of making a first impression to potential buyers.
Building a Sustainable Home
January 2, 2023

Building a Sustainable Home

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It’s an important consideration when you’re building any new home.Sustainable building methods and materials benefit the environment, but that’s just part of the story. Eco-friendly design choices can lower homeowner costs significantly, saving money on energy, water and maintenance.
CBU Mailboxes - Cluster Mailboxes - A Comprehensive Comparison
April 19, 2022

CBU Mailboxes - Cluster Mailboxes - A Comprehensive Comparison

Florence & Salsbury USPS Approved Cluster Box UnitsPre-configured units include built-in parcel lockers and outgoing mail collection for added convenience to be used alone or in large groupings to accommodate every project need.Below we list each pre-configured model number along with its associated manufacturer. Refer to the table below for detailed specs.
How to Prevent Mail and Package Theft
January 31, 2022

How to Prevent Mail and Package Theft

How does it make you feel when we tell you that 210 million packages were stolen in the United States over the last 12 months? Completely understandable if that makes you feel mad, frustrated, or even fearful. 

Who Is Responsible for Cluster Mailboxes? A Guide
January 28, 2022

Who Is Responsible for Cluster Mailboxes? A Guide

Q: Who is responsible for Cluster Mailboxes?A: Generally, the property owner or manager is responsible for maintaining and repairing Cluster Mailboxes. This person or group (such as an HOA group) is in charge of performing necessary repairs to the mailbox. However, the local USPS office should maintain the USPS arrow locks and master door locks.
Raw Material Costs and the Nationwide Labor Shortage
August 27, 2021

Raw Material Costs and the Nationwide Labor Shortage

As the economy begins to reopen now in what we hope are the late stages of the pandemic, unemployment is at an all-time high. As the labor shortage continues to sweep across the United States, workers have the upper hand when finding employment, and employers try to deal with the consequences.
Legal Mailbox Lock Replacement
May 7, 2021

Legal Mailbox Lock Replacement

Whether you're a tenant in an apartment complex with a shared bank of cluster mailboxes for one address or a homeowner with a street box, you're no stranger to unlocking your box to pick up your mail. A locked mailbox offers an extra layer of privacy and security protection for personal information. However, if your mailbox lock breaks or if you lose your key, you're unable to access your mail, that can cause a considerable amount of stress. What should you do? Pick the lock? Grab your cordless drill? SLOW DOWN.
How to Install a Wall Mount Mailbox
May 7, 2021

How to Install a Wall Mount Mailbox

You need to choose the best installation location for your mailbox so that your mail carrier can efficiently deliver your parcels. You also need to assemble and install your wall-mount mailboxes correctly and need to consider the type of wall-mounted mailbox you want.
What Is a Parcel Locker?
May 7, 2021

What Is a Parcel Locker?

As commercial mailboxes and cluster box units (CBUs) have become more common, you've likely noticed parcel lockers popping up at your local mail station. Property managers, residential community developers, business owners, and even grocery chains and retail stores have begun installing secure package lockers to make delivery faster and more efficient.

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