Solid In-Ground Mailbox Post

If your going to go through the trouble of replacing your mailbox with a new heavy duty mailbox, you should use a solid in-ground mailbox post. Architectural Mailboxes Oasis In-ground Post, Black is one of the most rugged mailbox posts for residential mailboxes. If filled with cement, this mailbox post will last forever, unless the mailman runs it over in his truck, even then, you just have to straighten it in the ground, and your back in business. Their are other post on the market that are made of plastic but chances are it wont last very long if your mailbox gets abused regularly. You'll spend more time replacing it in the long run.

There is another option that is pretty cool. If you want a granite looking mailbox post but don't want to spend the money, grab yourself a 6''x6'' pressure treated timber at you local lumber yard and spray paint it with a granite textured paint.Krylon 18212 Make It Stone Textured Spray Paint Obsidian (Pack of 6) Make sure you by the clear coat that goes with it or it will never dry properly. It really make the wooden post look like granite without the high cost of granite. It will take a minimum of 2 cans each, texture paint and clear coat. You will be amazed how natural it looks and your neighbors will think you spent the money on granite.

If your looking for an easy solution for a mailbox post and you don't want to fuss with installing a mailbox bracket, check out this Architectural Mailboxes Coronado In-ground Decorative Mailbox Post, Black. This is as easy as it gets, dig your hole, attach the mailbox and your done. If you want to take it one step further, sink it in some concrete for stability and that's it. This mailbox post combined with the indestructable mailbox from Solar Group TB1B0000 Standard Size Heavy Gauge Steel Mailbox, Black will last forever, you will never have to replace the mailbox and post again, or for as long as you live at that address.