If your mailbox and post have taken a beating from the neighborhood ne'er-do-wells, it's time to replace them with sturdier designs. Here are three vandal-resistant designs and how to install them.

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to build and install a sturdy, weather-resistant mailbox that meets postal regulations and lasts for years. From digging the post hole to leveling, setting ...

Another easy-to-install option is a solar-powered light, which requires no wiring. The basic design of a brick mailbox uses a concrete block core with a decorative brick veneer.

If you install one, make sure it’s far enough away from the curb to minimize risk. A mason can design a brick mailbox for you.

The U.S. Postal Service is urging customers to upgrade to extra large mailboxes in an effort to cut down on theft.