Smart letterbox removal. Peter’s ingenious trick saves time and money.
When a Northern Beaches homeowner asked Peter to remove their old, rotting letterbox and install a new one, Peter stepped in with a smart solution that saved time and avoided a messy dig.
The old timber letterbox, which had been in place for 30+ years, had two timber posts concreted into the ground – typical of older mailbox installations. Over time, the timber had weathered, rotted, and was no longer waterproof. Replacing it was essential, but removing those concrete footings could have been a big, messy job.
Thinking outside the square…
Rather than digging for hours and leaving gaping holes in the lawn, Peter used an ingenious method – a car jack!
By securing a horizontal timber brace between the two posts, Peter created a lifting point. Using the jack’s upward pressure against the brace, Peter was able to lift the concreted posts straight out of the ground with minimal effort. It was almost too easy!
This simple but effective technique saved the client time, avoided damage to the lawn, and eliminated the need for backfilling large holes. This is the kind of lateral thinking that sets Peter apart in his handyman work – always thinking how he can get the job done smarter, not harder.
A neat and lasting result.
Peter reused one of the existing holes to install the client’s new letterbox (which they had already purchased), securing it properly with fresh concrete. The other hole was filled and topped with soil so grass could regrow. No ugly concrete patches were left behind.
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Do you need a handyman who thinks outside the box? Whether it’s removing a letterbox or something entirely different, Peter brings experience, adaptability, and a workshop worth of tools to every job. It’s this kind of practical ingenuity that makes him highly sought after by Northern Beaches homeowners.
Peter is a local Northern Beaches handyman who services clients from Palm Beach to Manly, Terrey Hills to Balgowlah, and everywhere in between. No job too small.
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Peter Mitchell, That Handy Guy
Handyman Northern Beaches