Mounting a Mailbox to a Brick Wall

Tools:
power drill with carbide-tipped masonry bit
ball peen hammer
punch with hardened tip
short and standard-length Phillips-head screwdrivers
safety glasses
new mailbox

1. Remove old mailbox if necessary. Place mounting brackets for new mailbox in desired location and mark holes for drilling (figure A). Try to position bracket so mounting holes fall in mortar lines.

2. Put on safety glasses punch a starter hole using the hardened-tip punch and ball peen hammer (figure B).

3. Put a piece of tape on the masonry bit to mark how deep the holes need to be drilled and drill holes (figure C).

5. Place bracket against wall and insert screws partially into all anchors (figure E). Once you're sure everything line's up all right, tighten screws.

6. Have a friend hold the mailbox in place while you secure the box to the bracket. Finish up by attaching the colorful flag (figure F).