Can I use a regular drill for making pilot holes in brick?

• <div><p>You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.</p></div>

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Q: Can you cut patio stones with a circular saw?

• <div><p>Yes, you can cut patio stones with a circular saw. Similar to using an electric grinder, you will need to use a diamond blade as this is the most effective blade for cutting a material like stone. The stone must be wet when using a circular saw to ensure the cut is smooth.</p></div>

Q: Does painted brick need to be sealed?

• <div><p>Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don&rsquo;t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.</p></div>

Q: What causes brick spalling?

• <div><p>Brick spalling&mdash;which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time&mdash;is caused by a few different conditions. These include:</p><ul><li><p>Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles</p></li><li><p>Use of non-breathable sealants</p></li><li><p>High-pressure water cleaning</p></li><li><p>Improper installation</p></li></ul><p>While you can&rsquo;t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don&rsquo;t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/masonry/">masonry contractor in your area</a> for your project.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a brick home?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you&rsquo;re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you&rsquo;ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-it-takes-to-build-custom-home.htm">your home build will take</a> longer, as it&rsquo;s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Sunshine Landscaping did an amazing job! They were responsive, professional and fast. The quality of the work was excellent! Thank you so much Sunshine Landscaping- the stone repair looks brand new!
Sunshine Landscaping Designs
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Reviewed in July 2023
Had 3 large ash trees removed. Very nice large hard working crew of about 10 who got the job done quickly (a day and a half) BUT quite sloppy with how they dropped the limbs and trunk leaving significant impact damage to our yard and equipment damage to yard and landscaping stones. We have...
The Tree Network, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Charlie and Keshia are great. They are experts in the putting up stacked stone tile. They were easy to work with,very professional, and very affordable. They even took the time of sorting out thinner stone tiles to put around the window in the kitchen to make the tile and window trim smooth and...
CNKtileworks
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Reviewed in July 2017
This is the worst quality home we've ever purchased and we bought with Kimberley because they led us to believe it would be the complete opposite. One would think the house would have been very well put together since the foundation was dug on December 9th 2015, poured December 16th, 2015, and...
KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT
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Reviewed in November 2015
We have stone block patio steps that had begun to settle unevenly given incorrect installation by the previous owner of the home, which included installing the steps directly on top of the bottom siding board of our home. As a result of this, water/snow got behind the steps and damaged our...
Buresh Home Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2013
Granite Counter Tops, Stone Backsplash, Sink, Faucet and Disposal. |They installers were pleasant, professional and courteous. We consider Jeff Honest and Trustworthy to stand behind his work.
GRANITE MARBLE & TILE SOLUTIONS LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
We have used Iowa Home Crafters for all of our home remodel projects and have been exceptionally pleased. Dave met with us and listened carefully to our wish list and dreams. He creatively designed plans for our mission/arts and crafts style that exceeded our hopes. We also met with Eldon,...
IOWA HOME CRAFTERS INC
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Reviewed in September 2012
Mark was very punctual and even finished ahead of time. He took extra steps to make sure all lines between the stones are as invisible as possible. It looks amazing. Very professional look and very professional experience.
BAYSINGER TILE
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Reviewed in May 2012
We purchased a home from them that was under construction. The roof, sheeting and interior floor plan had already been determined. We were able to make changes and upgrades to both the interior and exterior to meet our desires. We were able to chose colors, fixtures, stone, garage doors,...
Jerry's Homes Inc
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Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

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"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

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"Sunshine Landscaping did an amazing job! They were responsive, professional and fast. The quality of the work was excellent! Thank you so much Sunshine Landscaping- the stone repair looks brand new!"

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"Sunshine Landscaping did an amazing job! They were responsive, professional and fast. The quality of the work was excellent! Thank you so much Sunshine Landscaping- the stone repair looks brand new!"

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