So, this has been quite a frigid year for most of us...even the people in Florida had to put on wind breakers. Here in Indiana the temps got down to -45 degrees! My utility bill was double jacked because the Mars like climate froze my shower faucet open, along with every shutoff in the basement, even the water heater! The low temps also made the space heaters go into inferno mode most of the month, along with the tank heaters. My fish room is not heated or cooled, just an enclosed, once open, porch...yes I am not single lol...otherwise the house would all be the fish room. Anyhow...the cold also stopped me from ordering ANYTHING online. I was terrified I would come home to a ball of ice. We also get very hot summers...it's a pretty stupid climate but at least we get to have a wide range of clothing choices.
So this got me thinking...I shall design a mailbox that is insulated, and better yet, vented into the house to be of room temperature, a much more suitable climate than the dangerous extremes our regular envelopes don't mind. You know, bills and junk mail.
First thoughts:
-the cover: this can be a spot for major air loss if left open. The mailman or anyone else could stand there for hours warming their hands on a cold day from the heat of your own house...even a critter might find it to be a good shelter or entrance to your home..therefore it must close securely and almost automatically, like a springed hinge, but not something that will bite the mailman.
-the size: every box is different. My current one is large enough for 10 standard magazines, so I will want it to be large enough to hold a gallon jug, just to be safe. I will also want to make it well insulated, which will increase the overall size.
-the vent: must keep the box at room temp, but not allow for human, animal, or insect entrance or exit.
Ok, thoughts interrupted. Lol..
I'll be back for more, feel free to give me your thoughts!
So this got me thinking...I shall design a mailbox that is insulated, and better yet, vented into the house to be of room temperature, a much more suitable climate than the dangerous extremes our regular envelopes don't mind. You know, bills and junk mail.
First thoughts:
-the cover: this can be a spot for major air loss if left open. The mailman or anyone else could stand there for hours warming their hands on a cold day from the heat of your own house...even a critter might find it to be a good shelter or entrance to your home..therefore it must close securely and almost automatically, like a springed hinge, but not something that will bite the mailman.
-the size: every box is different. My current one is large enough for 10 standard magazines, so I will want it to be large enough to hold a gallon jug, just to be safe. I will also want to make it well insulated, which will increase the overall size.
-the vent: must keep the box at room temp, but not allow for human, animal, or insect entrance or exit.
Ok, thoughts interrupted. Lol..
I'll be back for more, feel free to give me your thoughts!
