Mailbox Makeover

First, open the door of your mailbox, and to measure the inside top, bottom and sides of your mailbox. This ensures you can open your mailbox door completely when the project is finished.

Then, cut 4 boards to the desired length and measured dimensions from step 1, out of ¾” plywood with the Dremel UltraSaw and wood cutting blade.

Next, taking the wood cut in step 2, assemble the box by overlapping all 4 corners. Secure together with hammer and nails. The top portion will go inside the mailbox as support.

We used cedar shingles to keep our mailbox looking natural, but peruse your local home center for other material options. If the shingles do not fit, trim them down using the UltraSaw again. Overlap the shingles and secure with staples to the plywood.

Finally, slide the box you just created over the existing mailbox post. You may have some extra room, so adjust the wood on the mailbox depending on how far you prefer it to stick out from the sidewalk. Secure it to the mailbox using hardware.