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Where to buy a House Sign

So you have decided to purchase a new house sign, every loved home should have one.  Where do you purchase one from?  Personally I would avoid any main street chain stores I just don’t think you get the quality that you can from independent sign makers.  Retail stores may be able to offer a reduced […]

What are House Signs made of?

Many of us are very sentimental about our homes and what better way to state this than adorning our well loved home with a handcrafted house sign.  So you have decided to purchase a house sign that will make your house look beautiful, so where do you begin?  There are many factors to think about.  […]

Stone House Signs

You may own an attractive house that is perfectly constructed that is beautiful from every angle.  A house such as this should command a second look from people passing by and also a name befitting it.  Also anyone visiting your house should be able to locate and identify it easily, a well constructed house sign […]

Solar Operated House Sign

You are probably thinking what?  A solar operated house sign, why? 
This is an idea I stumbled upon quite by chance while researching other matters on the internet.  It really caught my attention, firstly it pointed out the problem of identifying buildings which can occur because street numbering is confusing or a building simply doesn’t […]

Personalise your House Sign

Do you feel an extra little touch of something is needed to finish the appearance of your residence?  The simple answer is getting a house sign!  This will be like the icing on the cake and will make a great addition to the front of your property.
People are much more aware nowadays of the importance […]

Inspiration for House Sign

Where do you find inspiration for a handmade house sign?  Here are some suggestions:-
Use a photo of your pet, past or present or a picture of your favourite animal.
This is a unusual one, use a picture of your actual house.
 
Your favourite feature in your garden, this could be a particular plant, tree or shrub.  It […]

How to fix your House Sign

Once you have purchased your custom made house sign  ready to display on your pride and joy, you may be in a quandary as to how to attach your new house sign, especially if you are not a DIY expert.
After carrying out some research I found that there are several methods you can choose from.  […]

How much are House Signs ?

A custom made house sign does not have to cost the earth.  It is firstly important that you consider how much money you have spent on up-dating and renovating your home.  Even decorating or new curtains can be quite an expensive purchase.  Many of us borrow extra money and go to a lot of trouble […]

How did Granite become a House Sign?

Granite house signs are very popular nowadays, it is a very beautiful stone but where does it come from?
Granite is either dug from the ground or cut or blasted from the sides of mountains.  Granite is a very hard stone or rock.  The act of removing the Granite is quarrying, when Granite is quarried it […]

House Signs which size and shape

The size of house sign you choose should really depend on the property it will be placed on.  If for example you have a modern new build two bedroom semi-dethatched house then a huge sign would look ridiculous.  A small well made house sign would be much more pleasing to the eye.  It should be […]