On Mail, Mailboxes, Design and Making

In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I broke down the costs of my Judd mailbox, and then estimated the potential cost savings of a factory-made versio...

This is part 2 of a look at why crafted products are expensive, using my Judd mailbox as an example. In Part 1, we looked at how larger companies ...

When my toaster recently died, I was surprised to find at least 60 individual components after prying it open. That's impressive for a $15 product...

Last year, I went looking for a minimalist mailbox for my modern style home. Severely disappointed with what I found, I designed my own, then started a company to make them. I’ve since learned a lot about what makes a good mailbox, and why some cost many times more than others. In this post, I share tips on what to look for in a good mailbox.