Dear James: My mailbox and post are old, look bad, and have been hit a couple of times with bats. Do you have any tips for selecting and installing a new, secure one?—Chad R. Dear Chad: It can be ...

I bought a house that did not have a mailbox, so it was up to me to install one. There were far more options available than I anticipated, and I wasn’t sure which mailbox I wanted long-term. I knew I ...