This fourth-of-July weekend, as fireworks light up the sky and patriotic songs echo across small towns and parks, Americans pause once again to celebrate freedom. It’s a word we cherish.

You could spend thousands of dollars landscaping your yard to perfection—or you could spend $150 and make your home look modern instantly.

If you’re willing to put in a little extra effort for a free-standing mailbox, plant some flowers at the base, or place decorative stones to highlight the mailbox to give it a tidy, polished look.

If you’re willing to put in a little extra effort for a free-standing mailbox, plant some flowers at the base, or place decorative stones to highlight the mailbox to give it a tidy, polished look.