A brick mailbox can add curb appeal to a home while providing a secure place for a household’s mail. Brick mailboxes typically cost between $600 and $1,500 to build, with an average cost of $1,100.

Whether a mailbox is shaped like a fish or encased in brick, homeowners willing to invest several hundred dollars in one are offering passers-by a glimpse of their personality or ...

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.