Not only was my mailbox door stuck - as in it would not budge - the mailbox itself was leaning to one side prompting the postal carrier to say that it was nearly impossible to deliver the mail. Luckily, after several tugs and a few cuss words said under my breath, I got the door open. Now, how to fix the unintended tilt. The movers Jacksonville, Fl., suggested a trip to the hardware store.
There, I bought one bungee cord. A friend came by with additional cords, each with small hooks at both ends. Working together, we managed to wrap the cords around the mailbox and attach it to the post. We also sprayed WD-40 on the door's inside lip and now the door opens and closes easily.
The next day, the postal carrier left me a note. Along with a drawn smiley face, it had the words "good job" emblazoned on it.
The movers Jacksonville, Fl., said that while a lot of people leave their mailboxes behind on moving day— mine, for instance is cemented in the ground — others take them along to their new abode. Usually, these folks are the owners of unique mail boxes. While mine is peeling and rusty, my neighbor's doesn't even sport a door. I recall that I could always spot the street I was supposed to take to get to a friend's house by the shark-shaped, blue-colored mailbox on the opposite side of the road. I've seen mailboxes in all shapes and sizes. If you're not inclined to buy a custom one, you can always buy a mail box cover, a much cheaper way to show off your individuality and taste.
According to the movers Jacksonville, Fl., people who are moving should submit a change of address form to their post office two weeks before the scheduled move. This can also be done on-line.
Written by: Patricia A. Russell
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