Mailboxes, Etc.
The husband and I are pretty lazy when it comes to getting our mail. When we finally decide to retrieve our mail from our individual slot in our apartment building’s commercial mailboxes, we have some issues trying to pry out everything, especially when it comes to several magazines and all the junk mail that the postal carrier has been having to shove in there. It’s not a good thing, either, when it comes to time sensitive items, like bills or invitations we might get! Luckily we do most of our billing through the internet and phone. I know some people like having a paper trail and record of everything, but for me, unless it’s SUPER important, a simple confirmation code and not having to worry about mailing in checks on time is more my thing.
I’ve noticed that commercial mailboxes tend to fall short on visual appeal and size, but considering their purpose, something streamlined and uniform works best. With so many tenants living in one apartment building alone (let alone how many there might be in one complex with several buildings!), they need to be smaller. It just sucks when you expect a large enough package and you don’t know who’s delivering it whether you’ll get the “tried to deliver” note, they’ll come up and leave it by your door OR leave it with the office. Any of which has their own set of pitfalls and inconveniences.
What I can’t wait for is when the husband and I find that one house we fall in love with and buy, is trying to choose between all the snazzy and fancy residential mailboxes available these days. I’m partially drawn to the old-fashioned looking ones, but I couldn’t tell you if I’d go for the curb-side box or one that attaches to the wall near the front door. Would I put our last name on it, or just leave it with our house number? What about the street name WITH the house number? Do I want it to lock? Will I want a specific spot for a newspaper and those unaddressed coupon periodicals? I guess I’ll make those decisions when it comes time to. 
When it comes to owning your own place, what are the little things you’re excited about doing? Are there any “strange” or “quirky” items you’ll HAVE to have as part of your own home?
