Choosing Durable Address Plaques

With the northern states moving into the winter months, it can only mean one thing…Snow is coming am I sure am happy that I live in Florida!  Did you know that Metropolis Iron’s address plaques are designed with durability to the weather in mind?  Many address plaque designers create plaques that are beautifully designed, but […]

Address Plaques Make Unique Holiday Gifts!

The holiday season is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I’ve already started planning some of my holiday gift ideas and have even gotten a bit of shopping done.  Some people are just really difficult to shop for though!  You know those people!  The ones that have everything, the ones […]

3 Areas to Incorporate Custom Address Plaques into Your Property!

Having your address numbers clearly marking your property is mandatory by local and city municipalities.  There are 3 main places homeowners can place an address marker:   On Your Home On Your Lawn On Your Mailbox   On Your Home: A home number plaque is the most decorative way to display your address.  The key […]

“That” House with the Crooked Numbers

Everyone knows of that one house in a neighborhood that’s curb appeal just isn’t up to par with the rest of neighboring homes.  Yes, “that” house.  You know the one I mean! Grass a little too high, hedges a little untrimmed, house numbers peeling.  While all these play a part, the condition of your address […]

Where Should I Mount My Address Plaque?

Whether you’re searching for an address plaque for your own home or as a thoughtful gift for friends or family, take a few moments to consider the placement of the address plaque in relation to the home. There are various places that an address plaque should be displayed including; near your front door, on an […]

Did I Miss Your House? The Importance of Readable Address Plaques!

  Address plaques can add elegance, style, and curb appeal to any home if done correctly.   If your house numbers are too small, faded, or too fancy, they aren’t useful.  While address plaques serve many purposes, their main one is to provide identification of your house number to emergency response units, delivery drivers, and visitors. […]

The Tale of a Special Teacher and her Address Plaque

Our “Scrolls for Sonia” address plaque design came about as Metropolis Iron owner, Misti St. Pierre struggled to find the perfect end of year gift for her daughter’s kindergarten teacher, Sonia.  Sonia held both a special place in Misti and her daughter’s heart as she helped nurture and guide both through the trying first year […]

Does your Home Meet Local Addressing Regulations?

Address plaques are designed to add curb appeal to your home and make your home recognizable to visitors, but in many areas having your address clearly marked is mandated by state and regional 911 laws.  These types of regulations state that single family residences must be have an identifiable address marker.  In instances of multifamily […]

Are You As Proud of Your Address As You Are of Your Home?

Many of us work our whole lives for our dream home. When we finally reach our goal of buying, remodeling or decorating our dream homes we pay detail to the color palette we choose inside and out, the flooring, the window treatments and even the outside landscaping. One commonly overlooked element is the identifying address […]