How Do You Build A Decorative Stone Mailbox?
Decorating your mailbox is a fun project for the family. Having a unique decorative mailbox gives visitors something special to look for when searching for your house. It also makes a statement about you or your family. It really isn’t hard to decorate a mailbox, nor is it expensive. How do you build a decorative stone mailbox? Purchase a plain inexpensive metal mailbox to decorate. You can buy a regular size mailbox or a larger size if you receive lots of mail or frequent packages from USPS. You can also build a rectangular mailbox out of wood and use two metal hinges to attach a piece of wood for a door. To build it from wood, cut five 18-inch pieces from your 1×6 and two 6-inch pieces. Gather all of your materials to your work area. Spread out some old newspaper so you don’t make a mess. You might want to sort out the prettiest pebbles or certain color of half marbles before you begin if you intend to make a design or write your name with stone or glass. Sand the sides of the plain
