By michael vivar
Mailboxes are home features that are often taken for granted. Unlike an expansive lawn or a welcoming doorstep, people usually just pass them by.
This makes the mailbox a great decorative canvas to show off a home's unique personality and stand out from the neighbors.
When getting into the Halloween spirit, don't forget to bring the humble mailbox into the mix. Here are six ideas to inspire your decorating process.
Craft stores sell small animal replicas. Combined with some cotton cobwebs or faux foliage, a terrifying tableau can be created.
Real or artificial pumpkins and squashes surrounding the base of a mailbox post give off a general fall feel.
Winding novelty caution tape around a mailbox stand lends a sinister air that's sure to catch the attention of passersby.
Many online retailers sell magnetic Halloween mailbox covers that range from festive to frightening. The mailbox should be measured to ensure the cover fits.
If a mailbox has a swiveling notice flag, it can be temporarily switched for a Halloween-themed accent with a screwdriver and a few minutes.
These are inexpensive yet impressive perennial favorite Halloween decorations. Sometimes farms will offer them for free if they'll be thrown out anyway.
However a mailbox is decorated, it's important access is maintained. Postal workers are allowed to refuse delivery if they can't easily place mail in a box.
Decorate your mailbox this Halloween. Express your spooky side with minimal effort.