How to Install a Rubbermaid Mailbox
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.

Things You Will Need
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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Slide the plastic post over the mounting stake.
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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.
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Place the mounting bracket on top of the post. Drill four Philips screws through the mounting bracket and into the post.
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Place the mailbox on top of the mounting bracket. Attach with four more Philips screws.
Warning
Use caution when operating a drill or hammer.
References
Warnings
- Use caution when operating a drill or hammer.
Writer Bio
Kennedi Rose is an Atlanta-based journalist who began her career in 2005 as a newspaper reporter covering the education beat. She has written for a wide variety of commercial, trade and online magazines covering food, drink and the retail sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
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