How do I use large wood letters to make an outdoor sign?

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I bought large wood letters to spell 'Joy to the World' for a Christmas card sign. We have an 8 month puppy that destroys everything so I need Christmas decor without lights so she won't hurt herself if she bites into it. What do I put the letters on and how do I keep it upright?

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

You could mount on a pallet or piece of plywood with triangle shaped 2x4s on the back to support, tying together with a 2x4 running the width of the wood.

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

I would mount them on a board and mount the board to a hard surface like the siding. If you don't want to damage the walls you could use command hooks, they come in all shapes and sizes for different weights. If it's going to be on the lawn instead you could build brackets (in an L shape or a triangle) behind the board from 2x4's so it just stands up.

Dee · Answer

How big are the letters? I would put them on some plywood or mount on slats. Paint the wood to contrast the letters. I would use Red letters and white wood.

Jennifer · Answer

The letters are 8' high. I've thought about nailing them to wood 1x4's. Love your idea to paint the wood white and letters red. How would I stand it up in my yard?

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