Top Ten DIY Mailbox Ideas and Link Party

I love getting mail — especially happy mail, not just junk mail. The holidays are coming, so soon I hope to have a mailbox full of holiday cards from friends and family. Because a happy face in my mailbox makes for happy mail! (And is infinitely more fun to display than an e-card.) Even on the days when you get only junk mail, why not have it delivered to a happy mailbox? Improve your mail outlook and your curb appeal with ten DIY mailbox ideas to transform your sad mailbox into a cheerful one! (featured image via WeHeartIt)

A quick note: before you start building your dream Darth Vader mailbox, be sure that you check the post office regulations. Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl gives some details and explanations here. 

And don’t forget to come share your latest and greatest home projects at our weekend party at the end of this post! The party favorites are featured in next week’s Top Ten post, plus on social media and on our Reader Features pin board — come share and browse!

10 DIY Mailbox Ideas

Decorate It

Mailbox Makeover with Paint and Vinyl | LollyJane

DIY Ombre Mailbox | Embrace My Space

DIY Copper Mailbox | Sand and Sisal

Plant a Mailbox Garden | Better Homes and Gardens

Build It!

Build a DIY Mailbox | Four Generations, One Room

Painted House Mailbox | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Mailbox Post and Planter | WWGOA (membership required to access plans)
or get similar free plans from Woodwork City

Trellis Mailbox Post | Lowe’s Creative Ideas

Stone Pillar Mailbox Makeover | Beneath My Heart

Modern Mailbox | ModFruGal

 Is your mailbox happy or a little bit worn and sad like mine…?

I’m excited to see what you’ve been doing! A big thanks to all of you who link up and browse the party. Remember, there are just a few little rules:

• Your post must contain a link to www.remodelaholic.com in order to participate (or you can grab a button if you’d prefer).
• Please link the direct URL of the post: no homepage links, no business links.
• You may link up to 3 posts each week.
• Always keep your links family friendly. We reserve the right to remove any links for any reason.

And remember… by linking up, you could be featured here, pinned to our Reader Features board, or shouted out on Facebook, Twitter, or  Google+! So we are always excited to see what you all share every week. Last week we had the special before-and-after link party for Habitat for Humanity with LOTS of great projects, and the week before that, our regular Remodelaholics Anonymous party was our biggest (and, dare I say best!) party yet. Check it out here, and invite your friends to join you at the party this week, because we are all about bigger and better 🙂

Some of the favorites were….

4 Fall Mantels | Calypso in the Country

Easy DIY Woven Rope Basket (love this!) | Ceci Bean

Autumn Wreath, 3 Different Ways | Incomplete Guide to Living

Hutch Makeover | Start at Home

Under $20 Kitchen Island Makeover | The Serene Swede

You can see all of these and more over on our Reader Features board. Now, link up for your chance to be featured!

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Published: September 27, 2013Filed Under: Link Parties, Remodel Inspiration By Room Tagged: curb appeal, mailbox, Remodelaholics Anonymous, Top Ten

About Cass

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!