Introduction
House numbers can be plain or inventive, practical or showy. Whatever their style, don't overlook their importance. Fire and police services rely on clear, visible house numbers to respond in an emergency. Delivery people want to get your food and packages to the right house on the first try.
I wasn't thinking of any of this when we bought our house. The giant, custom-made numbers above the garage could be seen throughout the neighborhood — heck, they could probably be seen from space. As soon as we moved in, I ripped them down.
It took three missed Amazon deliveries and twice running after the DoorDash guy before I realized the gravity of my mistake. Hidden from the street behind a big iron gate, our courtyard is great for privacy but terrible for anyone trying to find the front door.
For this project, I installed attractive floating house numbers on my front brick wall. No more missed lunches!
Tools Required
Materials Required
- House numbers with mounting hardware
Ally Childress for Family Handyman
