Q. Kids drove by and destroyed my mailbox with a bat. I always have liked the appearance of a lighted brick mailbox. What are some of the design basics to build a strong brick mailbox? A. Your problem ...

Question: We have a neighborhood problem with kids mashing mailboxes. What do you think about building a decorative brick mailbox and perhaps adding a light? Answer: Your problem is not uncommon.

Longtime La Cañada resident Sunny Asch was pretty proud of the beautiful brick mailbox enclosure her contractor built a few weeks ago. It was quite an aesthetically pleasing replacement for her old, ...

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 ...

The Hanover Park Village Board next Thursday is slated to consider an ordinance that would let owners of homes or businesses build brick or masonry mailboxes under certain circumstances. The board ...

Dear James: We have a neighborhood problem with kids mashing mailboxes. What do you think about building a decorative brick mailbox and perhaps adding a light? -- Steven S. Dear Steven: Your problem ...