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One of the handyman projects we get called on to complete is repairing house number signs. In many communities, homeowner associations have consistent address signs on homes that are illuminated. Occasionally, these will get damaged and need to be replaced.

The address signs are basically small light fixtures with a plastic cover on them. There is a single bulb that illumines the plastic cover. Vinyl numbers are placed on the cover which are backlit by the bulb. Whether it’s the wind or neighborhood kids, these covers will fall and break. If you don’t replace it soon, you will likely get a letter from your friendly HOA saying you need to fix it quickly.

I would first call the HOA and see if they can direct you to a supplier of these covers. Although you can buy generic covers and numbers at a home center, you want to make sure it matches the neighboring houses. If you install a new cover and numbers that are different than your neighbors, you will probably get a letter from your HOA saying that you are in violation of your community’s standards, etc. So if you can get the information directly from the HOA, you will be better off.

If you are lucky enough to find the correct parts at a home center, it is nothing more that peeling off the correct address numbers and sticking them onto the cover. Then just snap the cover onto the base.