How to Install a Rubbermaid Mailbox

Guide

Rubbermaid is one of many popular brands of mailbox. It is made of weather-resistant plastic, which means it's affordable and low-maintenance. Rubbermaid also makes a variety of outdoor home and lawn products such as deck boxes, patio benches and even storage sheds.

Mailboxes are only one of Rubbermaid's many products.

Things You Will Need

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  • Rubbermaid mailbox kit
  • Hammer or small sledgehammer
  • Scrap wood
  • Cordless electric drill

Its indoor products, such as trash cans and storage containers, focus on home organization. With a few simple tools, you can easily install a Rubbermaid mailbox.

  • Pound the mounting stake into the ground with a hammer or small sledgehammer. You can place a piece of scrap wood, such as a short section of a 2 inch by 4 inch board, over the mounting stake to form a barrier between the hammer and the stake. This protects the stake from damage as you hit it.

  • Check the stake after you've pounded it in a few inches, to ensure that it's level. Check the level with a bubble level tool, available at your local hardware store. Adjust the stake manually until it's level.

  • Slide the plastic post over the mounting stake.

  • Fasten the post to the stake with screws, using a cordless electric drill. Put the screws at the base of the post, a few inches from the bottom. These screws, and all needed screws and hardware, are included with your Rubbermaid kit.

  • Place the mounting bracket on top of the post. Drill four Philips screws through the mounting bracket and into the post.

  • Place the mailbox on top of the mounting bracket. Attach with four more Philips screws.

    • Warning

    Use caution when operating a drill or hammer.

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