How to Mount a Mailbox on the Side of a House

A large variety of stylish wall-mounted mailboxes are available.

A wall-mounted mailbox by your front door is a convenient alternative to a post-mounted mailbox located curbside. These mailboxes are manufactured in many styles, ranging from simple wooden models to complex Victorian-themed metal boxes. No matter your personal preference, installing a wall-mounted mailbox on the side of your house is a quick process. You will enjoy the handiness of having the mailbox a small step off your doorstep the next time you have to send out a letter.

Things You'll Need

• Chalk
• Drill
• Screws

Instructions

1. Hold the mailbox against the wall you want to attach it to as a reference. Mark the location of the mounting holes on the wall with chalk.

2. Drill screws into the wall at the marks.

3. Place the mailbox's mounting holes over the screws in the wall.

4. Tighten the screws to secure the wall-mounted mailbox.

References

• Creative Home Owner: Mounting a Mailbox On a Wall
• Colony Mailboxes: Installation

Resources

• Mahvelous Mailboxes: Wall Mount Mailboxes
• Mailboxixchange: Wall Mount Mailboxes