Ideas for Repurposing Mailbox
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08-10-14, 09:44 PM
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Ideas for Repurposing Mailbox
I replaced my mailbox today, but the old one is still in okay condition. I want to up-cycle it but can't think of anything useful.
Here's what it looks like:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Mailbox_US.JPG
Any ideas??
Here's what it looks like:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Mailbox_US.JPG
Any ideas??
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08-11-14, 09:26 PM
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I will do as suggested and simply use the mailbox as a general storage cubby.
Short of screwing the mailbox onto a plank of wood, does anyone have an idea for an aesthetically pleasing base for the mailbox? It will be on carpet. Thanks in advance!
Short of screwing the mailbox onto a plank of wood, does anyone have an idea for an aesthetically pleasing base for the mailbox? It will be on carpet. Thanks in advance!
#8
08-11-14, 09:41 PM
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You could also just donate it to a charity thrift store like Salvation Army. That way someone who wants/needs a mailbox can re-use it for its design purpose.
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08-12-14, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by marksr
You can't mount the mailbox directly to the floor - the door won't open. It needs to be raised slightly. A block of wood would be the easiest way, just paint it where it blends in.
Sorry, I didn't mean mounting the mailbox itself to the floor. I meant I need a base for the shaft, so it will stand upright.
#11
08-12-14, 11:25 AM
If you want a post similar to what you'd use outside, you could cut the post to length, mount it to the box and add a plate to the bottom that would be screwed/nailed to the floor. Something free standing would need a bigger base.
