Page 10 March 15, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
Deliver Curb Appeal With A DIY Block Mailbox
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310. 864. 5347
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www.hoffmangrouprealestate.com
$899,000
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448 29th St, Manhattan Beach 90266
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(BPT) - We’ve all heard the old adage,
“you only get one chance to make a first
impression.” Well, that statement holds true
when you’re talking about a home. Whether
it’s the landscaping, the siding, the front
door, the windows, the paint, the driveway
or the outdoor furniture, the initial reaction
to the exterior appearance of a home is
permanent. Quite literally, the curb appeal
of your home can influence the experience
of visiting guests. In addition, 63 percent of
homebuyers will visit a home they like after
viewing it online, according to the National
Association of Realtors. Unfortunately, an
important element of curb appeal that is
often overlooked is the mailbox.
There are more than 50 million curbside
mailboxes in the U.S. While these mailboxes
serve an important daily function, they also
set the tone for a home’s curb appeal. Rather
than feature a mailbox on a plain wooden or
metal post, placing one in a brick, stone or
block enclosure is a popular alternative that
can be done without hiring a contractor or
being a skilled mason. Building an attractive
mailbox column is a DIY project any
homeowner can now handle using a versatile
block system like Stonegate Country Manor
from Keystone Hardscapes.
Note: Wearing gloves and eye protection
is recommended.
Steps for building a block mailbox column:
* Mark off the mailbox footprint with
paint and remove the dirt from inside until
the hole is 12 inches deep. Level the bottom
with a hand tamper.
* Add 6 inches of crushed stone a few
inches at a time and compact with a hand
tamper.
* Install the first course by centering the
blocks inside the mailbox footprint and place
6 inches below finished grade. Check front
to back and side to side with a level and
adjust as necessary with sand and a hammer.
* Lay the second course of block on top
of the first course of block in an alternating
pattern to make sure they fit correctly.
Remove the blocks and apply two quarterinch
wide strips of QUIKRETE Polyurethane
Construction Adhesive on each block in the
first course approximately 3 inches away from
the inside and outside edge before attaching
the second course.
* Repeat the process until you complete
the column, being sure to alternate the course
layouts as indicated by the directions. Be
sure to use a level on each course.
* Once the seventh course is completed, fill
the core with the remaining crushed stone so
the mailbox has a location to rest. Build the
mailbox layer by placing the first course of
blocks and securing with concrete adhesive
as indicated by the directions.
* Use spray foam to seal behind the face of
the mailbox and use QUIKRETE Non-Shrink
Grout to fill around the mailbox so that it’s
flush and the door opens and closes freely.
* Install the second mailbox course and
secure with concrete adhesive before filling
around the mailbox again with grout.
* Finally, secure the mailbox in place with
concrete adhesive before installing a cap of
your choice.
There are a variety of block mailbox
column styles, colors and sizes to match
the look of any home. In addition, you can
easily update your front or back yard with
fireplaces, fire pits, kitchens, benches and
retaining walls by downloading block system
project designs and step-by-step instructions
like Stonegate Country Manor at www.
KeystoneHardscapes.com.