DIY Solar Address Post

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Create a stunning DIY solar address post to enhance your home’s curb appeal while adding functional, eco-friendly lighting. This step-by-step guide will walk you through building a solar-powered address sign that’s both stylish and practical, perfect for homeowners looking to elevate their exterior decor with a sustainable twist.

You won’t believe how easy this Solar Address Post is! Use the power of the sun to create a fun solar address post for your home. This free DIY craft project shows how to make this easy solar address post. 

I love this idea because you can totally get the look you want in your outdoor space with lots of options for numbering and solar lighting.  Let’s start with what you need.

Why Choose a DIY Solar Address Post?

A solar address post is an excellent way to combine aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. It ensures your house number is visible at night, making it easier for guests, delivery drivers, and emergency services to locate your home. Plus, solar power means no wiring or electricity costs, making it an environmentally friendly and budget-conscious choice.

Benefits of a Solar Address Post

• Eco-Friendly: Harnesses solar energy for zero-cost operation.
• Enhanced Visibility: Illuminates your house number for nighttime clarity.
• Customizable Design: Tailor it to match your home’s exterior style.
• Low Maintenance: Solar panels and LED lights require minimal upkeep.

Solar Address Post Supplies Needed

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• 4″ x 4″ post (height depends on the look you want)
• miter saw
• cement post base (dobie block)
  • other option is a square fence post
• vegetable crate
• nails, screws or bolts
• solar post light
• address numbers

Making The Solar Address Post

When creating this project I wanted to use as many supplies as I had on hand.  I had a 4″ x 4″ post in the scrap supplies and a vegetable crate leftover from another project.  I didn’t feel like digging out a hole for the cement post base, so I thought the crate would be a great shield.  Planting some succulents in front helped to add some soften to this project too.

Once I had the crate and the cement post base where I wanted it I grabbed a measuring tape to figure out the height I wanted.  I wanted something tall enough that Mr. UPS would be able to see it from the street (our front yard is sloped down).  I decided on a 32″ height for the 4″ x 4″ post.

I used my miter saw to trim the post down to 32″. Then I used 4 nails to attach the post to the cement post base. You could also use a drill and some screws, or a bolt to attach the post to the base.

The solar post light came with screws to attach to the post.  I placed the light fixture on top and attached it with the screws provided. There are different styles of solar post lights, you can easily find one that matches your other outdoor solar lights.

Then I attached the address numbers with the nails provided in the packaging.

I added the succulent in front and admired my easy solar address post. The succulents added to our garden decor and helped to soften the harsh edges of the crate and the rock. The little solar panel on top works perfectly to light up the space. It’s an inexpensive way to create your own solar address sign.

Tips for Success

• Choose the Right Location: Place the post where it’s visible from the street and receives ample sunlight.
• Maintenance: Clean the solar panel periodically to maximize efficiency.
• Design Flexibility: Experiment with fonts, colors, or materials to personalize your post.

Other Option

• You could easily stain or use some spray paint to transform the post to match your home.

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