# Microwave Mailboxes These Nuking Novelties Transform Old Kitchen Appliances Into Mail Receptacles By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-mailboxes References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/diy-project/the-diy-microwave-mailbox-147022) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Broken-Microwave-into-a-Mailbox/) Microwave mailboxes are genius DIY designs that are finally hitting streets and sidewalks. These hot mail houses may seem like a nuking novelty, but really, they make a lot of sense. Microwave mailboxes are much larger than your average metal mail container and could definitely hold medium packages as well, saving you a drive to the post office. Perhaps most importantly, microwave mailboxes can weather the weather. They are completely waterproof since the appliance's door shuts and clicks into place firmly. Traditional mailbox flaps are hinged and open from the top, allowing rain to drip inside and make your love letters soggy. Microwave mailboxes are a genius idea; unfortunately, they *won't* scorch bills and tax receipts to toast. This is one radiating radical design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Microwave Mailboxes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating microwave mailboxes that have additional features to enhance package delivery and protect mail from theft. - **DIY Mail Receptacles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing DIY mail receptacles that repurpose old and unused appliances, reducing waste and providing unique mailbox options. - **Weatherproof Mailboxes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing weatherproof mailboxes with innovative mechanisms to prevent rain from damaging mail and packages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating microwave mailboxes into the home improvement industry by offering customized designs and installation services. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with e-commerce companies to create microwave mailboxes that can securely receive and store package deliveries. - **Smart Mail Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with smart technology companies to integrate microwave mailboxes with smart home systems for seamless mail management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Modern Mailboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonlocking-mailbox.md) - [Solar Parcel Postboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-mail-solar-postboxes.md) - [Dedicated Residential Delivery Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-safe.md) - [Sliding Microwave Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-design.md) - [Drone-Compatible Smart Mailboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mailboxes.md) - [Connected Authentication Mailboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custo-1.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Water Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger.md) - [Wave-Blocking Microwave Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winia-range-pop-microwave-oven.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md)