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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why do we give are homes names? This is probably not something you have thought about but it is quite intriguing isn’t it?
Many years ago rich people began naming their home’s, they used their ancestry, location and family titles to name their lodges, halls, castles and manors. Gradually people over the years began to […]
It never stops surprising me how very few home owners consider the importance of a house sign . We all know the importance of first impressions, yet very few of us go to the trouble of purchasing a decent house sign. I you think about it when a visitor arrives probably the first thing they […]
If you are considering carving your own house sign it may be worth you having a little background knowledge of which tools are used for which jobs. Some tools are useful for all kinds of materials but there are three main sets depending on which stone or marble you are using.
Masons Chisels (wooden handled) These […]
It may be that you have never considered the outside appearance of your property. It is not something that everyone thinks about. That is until you decide it is time to move on then you compare your property with your neighbours and look for cost effective ways of improving your property. Having a custom made […]
And especially recent months. Homeowners everywhere have seen their power bills increase and often have had to cut back spending on other things because power isn’t very affordable. The answer is affordable solar and wind energy systems.
The power that you use at home comes from burning nonrenewable energy sources, such as coal and natural gas, […]
