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10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades

by on Jun 18, 2015

We’ve been talking a lot about curb appeal here on Curbly this month. Mailboxes are often the last thing we think about when fixing up the front of the house, but they are a great place to get creative.

Roundup: 10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades
Photo: Hazel & Ruby

Here are ten easy mailbox projects that will help spruce up the front yard.   

Roundup: 10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades

1. This ombre mailbox is sure to make people smile. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Embrace My Space]

2. This makeover is easy to recreate… check out the “before” photo and the directions here. [Photo: Love of Family and Home]

Roundup: 10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades

3. This one involves spray paint… it doesn’t get any easier than that. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Sand and Sisal]

4. If you want to go bold, grab a roll of patterned duct tape. Read more here. [Photo: Joyful Daisy]

Roundup: 10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades

5. This is actually an IKEA breadbox! Find out more about the project here. [Photo: IKEA Hackers]

6. This mailbox was stenciled… so fun! Read more here. [Photo: Hometalk]

Roundup: 10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades

7. Or you could make a mailbox from scratch… read the tutorial here. [Photo: Four Generations One Roof]

8. Flowers make everything better. Find out how to add some climbing plants to your mailbox here. [Photo: Lowes]

Roundup: 10 Inspiring DIY Mailbox Upgrades

9. Replace the handle with a pretty piece of hardware… check out the rest of this makeover here. [Photo: Lolly Jane]

10. Don’t forget about the inside of your mailbox (your mail carrier will appreciate it!). Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Hazel & Ruby]

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