Illuminated house number using solar light

[Del26]

With light provided by a solar garden lamp, this illuminated house number makes sure food deliveries never get lost.

• The project
• More house number project inspiration

The project

We had had enough of food deliveries not finding us so we decided to do this solar-powered house number.

We used a Dremel to cut numbers in a PVC pipe.  We had eye protection – didn't want broken pieces or blades going in our eyes.

The numbers are about 8cm tall so they can be visible. I looked at a template online then reproduced it on the pipe with a pencil and a marker prior to cutting.

 

We sanded the edges and painted the pipe with a spray can. We used a plastic primer first. Can't remember which one.

We removed the top of a solar-powered garden light that just fitted the top of the pipe. From memory we used a 90mm PVC pipe with most likely a Click Galaxy LED Solar Light.

Originally we were going to cement the base but it didn't turn out great so a pot and a plant did the trick.

Now our house number is easily spotted at night for food delivery or in case of emergency.

More house number project inspiration

Bunnings Workshop member craftyhopper made affordable and maintenance-free house number planter box using recycled timber and faux plants.

With scrap timber and a bit of imagination, Workshop member Kiwifr33 created house numbers in a variety of designs.

Workshop member Cat87 created this house number sign using artificial grass and it stands out well from the street.

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[Noyade]

Good morning @Del26 

Clever, simple and very effective! I will attempt this.

I don't own a Dremel - just a cheap generic - but are you cutting with the abrasive discs?

Years ago I did buy (very expensive at the time) a Dremel cutter - it was brilliant cutting hard plastics.

But I'm nit sure if PVC pipe will be too thick.  🤔

[Del26]

@Noyade thanks for the tip. We will look into it 😀

[Dave-1]

Good afternoon @Del26 

Winner! Now this is outside the box thinking! I wish I had that ability I am generally not a huge fan of rounded shapes but this would be perfect at night, unobtrusive and stands out! Brilliant (hahahah yes I see the pun and again! )

I am going to give this one a go Defenently looks good.

Dave

[MitchellMc]

Have you come across @AdamW's article on How to create concrete house numbers yet, @Dave-1? It's another ripper project worth checking out!

Mitchell

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @MitchellMc 

Just had a look and wow! Either I will end up with a whole bunch of numbers or my brain will lock up Maybe one for the day and one for night? lol Both ideas I like and havnt seen before!

Thank you

Dave

[Ezzy]

Love the inspirational House Numbers shown here. 

Very impressed with Del26. Such a simple idea that can be so important at night.