Posts by Chris Brown
Navigating USPS Inconsistencies: The Value of a Strategic Partner
Managing a community’s mail system comes with its fair share of challenges, particularly when facing the inconsistencies of USPS regulations. These challenges can quickly overwhelm many community managers, especially those overseeing older structures or tight budgets. However, with the right approach and a knowledgeable partner, these obstacles can transform into opportunities for improvement and innovation.…
Read MoreThe Art of Placemaking: Branding Your Community with Custom Signage & Mailboxes
In today’s world, strong branding isn’t just for businesses. Communities also recognize the power of a cohesive identity to create a sense of place and belonging. Custom signage and mailboxes are two often-overlooked elements that can significantly contribute to your community’s brand. Building a Unified Community Through Branding A strong community brand goes beyond just…
Read MoreFrom Mailboxes to Messages: The Benefits of Community Bulletin Boards
Your journey to a more connected community doesn’t stop at the stylish mailbox we discussed earlier (check out our previous blog for tips on modern mailbox design). Now, let’s explore the potential of that unassuming rectangle at the end of the driveway: the community bulletin board. Okay, it’s not really located at end of the…
Read MoreLevel Up Your Curb Appeal: A Guide to Modern Mailbox Design
In today’s design-conscious world, curb appeal goes beyond the front door. Your mailbox is that trusty sentinel at the end of the driveway, but it also creates a stylish first impression. But a mailbox isn’t just about looks. Functionality is key! So, how do you find the perfect balance between mailbox aesthetics and practical use?…
Read MoreThe Secret Language of Mailboxes: How Placement Impacts Your Community
Mailbox placement is more than just a practical decision; it significantly influences community interaction, safety, and property value. The location of your mailbox can foster stronger neighborhood connections, enhance safety, and even boost your property’s worth. Understanding the psychology behind mailbox placement can help you make choices that benefit your home and community. Let’s explore…
Read MoreMailbox Solutions and Street Sign Support: Simplifying Your Community’s Needs
Whether it’s a single-family home, an apartment complex, or a sprawling homeowners association, it seems there is always a problem with a mailbox or a street sign. Street signs get blown over in the wind (or taken out by snowplows in the northern states)—and residents back into their mailboxes (or the entire cluster of mailboxes…
Read MoreUnlocking Inclusion: Accessible Mailbox Design for All
Imagine a community where everyone can retrieve their mail independently, regardless of ability. Now, picture someone using a wheelchair who struggles daily with an inaccessible mailbox, feeling frustrated and excluded. Did you know that 3.3 million Americans use wheelchairs? Imagine those 3.3 million people not having access to their mail and packages—that experience just isn’t acceptable…
Read MoreRevealing the 3 Core Values at Mailbox Project – What Values Do You Stand For?
Any business 101 course in high school or college will tell you that your organization must have some values. And not just any values will do. It can be so easy to have a brainstorming session (or through some darts at a dartboard) and come up with something quick and dirty—but is that really the…
Read MoreCan New Mailboxes Really Boost Your Neighborhood’s Curb Appeal?
Okay, let’s take you out of your comfort zone momentarily. When was the last time you drove through a neighborhood and noticed the mailboxes were old and rusted? Perhaps they were all different, with some looking like they needed repair—like five years ago? How did it make you feel seeing those old boxes? Did it…
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