Security Mailboxes That Aren't Ugly!

I've written about secure mailboxes before (the kind where the mailman can put the mail in the slot, but it takes a key to get the mail out, so nobody else can mess with your letters), and it's a pretty smart idea from a home security standpoint.  The downside is that secure mailboxes tend to be utilitarian (read: cold and ugly).  If you want something a little homier, you can get a custom mailbox that fits the style of your house.  Though it will cost you more than an off-the-shelf model, a mailbox is something that lasts for a long time (especially if you get a quality one designed and custom-built for you). 

For information, here's a blog post on where to find a locking mailbox.