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DIY House Number Sign

July 13, 2016 Rachel 16 Comments

As I shared last week, updating our exterior has been on my mind a lot. I got a plan and now today, I’m sharing how to make a DIY House Number Sign that has a cute planter and some modern metal vertical numbers. This sign was super easy to build and really completed the big empty space on the side of our door. We never liked how the previous numbers were faded and sitting above the garage, so this was on our ‘to-do’ list for a long time. When I worked a fun exterior project for Home Depot’s DIY Challenge a couple weeks ago (to be shared in a couple weeks), I knew I needed something simple but with character. This number sign fit the bill!

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I love the style of these numbers and I found them at Home Depot (they totally remind me of something I’d find at Anthro)!

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So here is the tutorial…

Tools Needed:

Circular saw

Cordless Brad Nailer (or pneumatic nail gun)

Cordless Drill

Rubber mallet

Measuring tape

1/4″ twist drill bit

3/16″ twist drill bit

9/64″ twist drill bit

3/16″ masonry drill bit

1/4″ hex bit

220 grit sandpaper

 

Shopping List:

1- 1×12 @ 6′

1- 1×6 cedar @ 6′

1 box 1 1/4″ nails, 18 gauge

1 box 1/4″ concrete anchor screws, 2 1/2″ long

4- 5″ metal numbers with mounting screws

Wood filler (exterior)

Wood glue (exterior)

Clear silicone caulk

Minwax Oil Based Wood Stain- Special Walnut

Thompson’s Timber Oil- Natural

 

Cut List:

1- 1×12 @ 34″

1- 1×6 cedar @ 11 1/4″

2- 1×6 cedar @ 4″

1- 1×6 cedar (ripped down to 4″ wide) @ 9 3/4″

4- 1×1 square piece of wood

 

Here are the step-by-step instructions via video!

What do you think? Such a fun and easy update, right?

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We love it and when we paint the house white, it will really pop. Next up… wrapping the columns in stained wood!

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To see how I further updated our home’s exterior go HERE.

 

If you liked this tutorial, be sure to pin it and share the love!

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Comments

  1. Ivory says

    July 16, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Very beautiful! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    July 20, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Very cute. Love your blog!!!

    Reply
  3. Marilyn says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Where did you buy your numbers?

    Reply
    • JayPaul says

      February 6, 2017 at 7:56 am

      You can get the same ones at Lowes, i actually bought them right before i saw this!

      Reply
  4. Chrissy says

    March 6, 2017 at 9:00 am

    It looks like the listed measurements/supplies are for the four number option. What are the measurements for the three number option like the one in the photo? Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Nick Brandt says

    April 10, 2017 at 6:14 am

    Very beautiful! These house numbers suit your house really well! A nice DIY job!

    Reply
  6. Michele says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    How did u paint ur siding? The front door color is beautiful too!! please give me info on color and brand of paint. Thank you. Gorgeous

    Reply
  7. Jacqueline says

    June 28, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    Where did you purchase your numbers? Did not see them at Lowes or Home Depot 🙁

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 29, 2018 at 11:00 am

      They are at Home Depot. This is the brand/style: https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Hillman-Group-5-in-Elevated-Number-3-843063/100585051

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    October 5, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Love how the small planter with the numbers look. I know in your tutorial video you used measurements for a four digit address but how much difference is there on a three digit format? Thanks.

    Reply
  9. Peggy Smith says

    July 9, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    Is it possible to make this into a Welcome sign! I live about 1/4 of a mile from the road and a number sign is not visible. But a Welcome sign at the front door is a nice touch. Also, what do you do in the winter with the planter box? Do you use greens or silk plants? Thanks for all your wonderful ideas and information!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      July 19, 2019 at 11:31 am

      Yes you could make a welcome sign, but I would try to find smaller letters so the sign wouldn’t have to be too big. Also, I do put faux greens in the planter in winter!

      Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    April 12, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Anyone ever get the three number measurements?

    Reply
  11. Troy says

    May 31, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    Did you only put clear silicon in the holes? And not an anchor of some sort? Is it holding well?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2020 at 11:32 pm

      I used cement screws- no anchor. It’s not super heavy, so anchors weren’t/aren’t needed. It is holding perfect! Very secure.

      Reply
  12. Jackie says

    January 18, 2022 at 11:23 am

    What an amazing transformation! This number sign turned out so beautiful. I am setting a goal to do a couple home improvement projects this year. I think we are going to start out with some kitchen cabinet refinishing. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful ideas! You are so inspiring!

    Reply

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