A metal based mail box needs to be maintained with frequent polishes and wax treatments where as the plastic counter parts are able to be left "as it". Without taking care of your metal mail box may cause it to rust.

Mail boxes are available in a variety of styles --- choose one that matches your mail needs and style.

Use a face mask when working with cement powder. Breathing in this powder is hard on the lungs.

When installing a post into the ground about 1' or 30 cm should be buried for every 2' or 60 cm of wood that is above ground. Use cement to fix the post in place.

Use a level when installing the post into the ground so your mail box will sit flat.

Use pressure treated wood and cement so you will not repeat this exercise annually.

If you have had your post cut to size leave the fresh cut out of the ground to deter the post from rotting.

Certain mail boxes require a board to be fixed to your post and the mail box screwed to this board. Check before you head home with your purchase.