The curb appeal of a home is very important. The curb is what a person sees when he or she visits your house. If the curb is not attractive, the person will not enjoy his or her time with you as they will feel that the home is dirty. Hence, most home owners ensure that the curb is well maintained, the outer walls are clean and painted, the main door is painted and the plants are pruned. What most people forget is the mailbox. The mailbox is the first thing that a person sees and it needs to be good and attractive.
There are many reasons why you should upgrade your mailbox. Here are some of them:
1. First impressions
What’s the first thing one notices about a building? It’s appearance or facade. If there’s peeling paint on the front door or dull locks, it becomes strikingly visible. The same applies to your home mailbox too. If the mailbox has a dull look, the paint is worn out, the door is hanging off its hinges or the look clashes with the building, the overall appeal of the space is lost. Sprucing up the mailbox is the first step to a better-looking home.
2. A fresh look
Home owners are always looking for DIY projects to make their space more comfortable and enjoyable. It might be tough to tackle missing shingles on the roof or an exterior paint job, but a mailbox is pretty simple to do. It’s small in size and can be easily removed and fixed wherever it is. If it is a mail slot, your work becomes even simpler because you have to polish up the slot. Sand down the splinters, file off the rust, clean the wood, polish the brass, paint the exterior and the interior and your mailbox will thank you for it.
3. Tons of options
Imagine a cheery yellow and white polka dotted mailbox greeting you at the door? Or an ornate Victorian one with its stately pristine white appearance? Maybe you like the cool functionality of steel and aluminum, a no-frills look for the front of your house. Just because you have one kind of mailbox, doesn’t mean you can’t switch it up. Explore the gamut of choices in front of you and find something you will enjoy.
4. Multi-purpose mailbox
A mailbox isn’t just a mailbox. It can display your house number in neat stencil or flowing freehand. It can also be a place for your newspaper and magazines. So you kill two birds with one stone when you refurbish your mailbox.
5. Sell appeal
If you’re considering selling your house, a good looking mailbox will help you. Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. You look at every single thing to help you decide if you want to pick up the property or not. You visit a potential house and see a tired mailbox barely hanging on to the wall, gate or post. You’re going to wonder if the house has been looked after with the same lack of involvement. If the mailbox is anything to go by, should you really trust the house owners? Now imagine if you were the house owner. Pretty important to have a decent mailbox, isn’t it?
6. Periphery
Look around the mailbox. Is the post peeling? Fix it. Does the sand or mud under the mailbox need a redo? Would it look better with a few pots, shrubs or plants under or around it? How about some interesting lamp posts to really highlight the mailbox? A little landscaping goes a long way.
Thus, there are many reasons for upgrading your mailbox. More than anything, a fresh looking mailbox can brighten up the day.