House numbers are an often-neglected detail of a house. They are the first impression people get of your home. They are crucial for first-time dinner guests, emergency vehicles or Uber drivers to ...

For more contemporary homes, Decker is fond of Richard Neutra’s aluminum numbers because of “their clean, modern lines” ($27 per number, dwr.com).

House numbers can be a great design element for the front of your home, as long as you don't get too cute so they remain legible for EMS, fire trucks, and FedEX.

Additionally, address numbers often become hidden by overgrown trees and shrubs. Having the numbers clearly and professionally painted on the curb makes life much easier for home deliveries, such ...