Changing house numbers and letters
67Changing your house numbers and letters can be a great way to quickly change the look of your house without having to spend a lot of money.
You can install your own house number signs as long as you have basic tools such as a screwdriver, level, drill, ruler, and hammer. Your house numbers can be unique, or you can find plain house numbers from your Home Depot or Lowes store. House numbers come in a variety colors, shapes, sizes and materials. The type of house number you will want will depend on variables such as what part of the country you live in, how far your house is from the road, whether or not there is adequate street lighting, etc.
If you change your house numbers, it can also increase the safety of your house as well. When people need to find your house number in an emergency you don’t want them driving back and forth because they cannot see your address plaques. If your house is extremely set back far from the road, you may want to increase the size of your house number letters or consider installing additional lighting. If you do not have power provisions outside for extra lights, you can also install solar house numbers as an alternative. This option is getting more popular, especially as they come out with more popular LED lights which are extremely bright and efficient.
Contemporary house numbers are usually made of materials such as brass, stainless steel, or copper. Metal house numbers are a great contrast if you have materials such as wood or stucco on the exterior of your home. If you need to buy house numbers quickly, you can purchase them online with overnight shipping.
In the Southwest and California, ceramic house numbers are an extremely popular option. Some people also prefer buying handcrafted/painted numbers so that they have something which is truly unique and different. If you are going to buy house numbers, keep in mind that the location where you install them can affect how long the finish will last. Putting your house numbers in direct sunlight should be avoided, as the numbers and address letters will fade faster.
Log cabin owners can purchase carved wooden hand signs. These can also be machine routed as well. If you are looking for something extra special, you can purchase a custom wooden sign which has your numbers and home address inscribed directly into the wood. This option is not available at your Home Depot. Your best choice for custom wood signs is to purchase them directly over the Internet.
Installing your own house numbers is fairly straightforward as long as you have basic tools such as a cordless drill and a laser level. Your number kit will usually come with the required fasteners to attach the numbers to your structure.
Keep in mind that you may have to check with your town, before changing house number plaques. There may be certain regulations which may keep you from using certain size or style house number plates. In certain areas, installing house numbers on your mailbox is also extremely popular. This is true when your house is set back far from the road, and you have a separate mail box post. If you do not have a power outlet, you can also purchase solar mail box numbers as well.
