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Q: Why can’t I drill into the brick?

• <div><p>Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.</p></div>

Q: How do you get soot off chimney bricks?

• <div><p>Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.</p></div>

Q: Does brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-most-common-masonry-materials.htm">type of masonry materials</a> used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-house-siding.htm">types of siding</a>, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.</p><p>Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs&mdash;so you&rsquo;ll invest more in the project.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to roll, spray, or brush paint on brick?

• <div><p>When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between mortar and thinset?

• <div><p>Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-tile-adhesive.htm">tile adhesion</a>&mdash;but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside. </p></div>

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Did a fantastic job! Looks great, got the job done very quickly, the crew are responsible and respectful. Wonderful experience to say the least.
The Honey Do Crew
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Reviewed in April 2026
Ben is helping me remodel my whole house but at the moment he’s working on the kitchen and the bathroom. He’s done really good so far.
Provance Construction
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Reviewed in March 2026
Jeff and his crew did a phenomenal job landscaping our yard. They were very professional. Jeff made wonderful recommendations and it turned out beautiful. Highly recommend!!
Legacy Pro Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
I have called Hall?s Service on several occasions and have always had reliable and quick services to fix my air conditioner at my home and also on my rental properties. I would definitely use them again and also recommend them for your HVAC service.
Halls Service Company
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Reviewed in May 2024
Excellent communication with Oliver all through the whole process. I never had a concern as to where my property was located throughout the transaction. All items were safely packaged and secured, zero damage on any items on arrival. Would certainly recommend to anyone that wants a safe,secure,...
A Move With A Purpose
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Very friendly and did a wonderful job with the yard and flower bed getting rid of weeds etc!
Bumble Bee Lawn Service
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They have completed several projects of drainage tile installation, road repair and septic tank installation. All projects were completed on schedule and an excellent manner.
HeartLand Dirt Works, Inc.
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They did a great job they was quick had my roof done in a day and at a good price I talked to so many roofers trying to find a good one that could not only do a good job but not price gauged me they came in did a estimate and gave me a r good price talked to me with respect was able to get me...
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They cut tree while I was at work. Came home and couldnâ t tell they had done anything. ( except the tree was gone and all the debris) . Very,very happy!
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Reviewed in February 2022
I had them come and provide an estimate for repair for my oven. The tech was courteous and helpful. Would definitely work with them again.
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Foundation Recovery Systems

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

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"So far no issues with the repair of the original house foundation wall."

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"

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Okeena Termite and Pest Control, LLC

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In business since 1962

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"From the set of the appt to completion I was thoroughly pleased with the service that was rendered. The tech Michael was absolutely a pleasure! This company gave me everything promised and more. He looked at various aspects of our home and never sold us anything we did not need. Great company to use!!"

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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

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Emergency services offered

"They were responsive to every call, did the work professionally and cleaned up nicely. We would not hesitate to recommend them to friends and family. We had two leaning columns in the back yard that are now straight and piered so they will never shift again. They then removed a large area of cracked cement and relayed. It looks fantastic!
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Chuck Hendrickson General Services

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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"He is thorough and is very much concerned with attention to detail. Very professional, easy to recommend suggestions. Knows the business"

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D&D Directional Drilling & Underground Services

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Offers commercial services

"Very knowledgeable and show up at the time they set for us and did what the job scope entailed in a very suitable time frame!"

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"Good work and good prices"

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Response time50 mins

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Semo Fence and Home Improvement

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"kyle did a wonderful job installing the metal roof on my house was very courteous and did the job in a timely manner"

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Jamison Plumbing & Home Services LLC

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"It was really good. They were on time. They knew exactly what they were doing. If I have any questions, they answered it. They did a quality work."

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AllState Procontracting

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Serving Bernie, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"It went great! He came out the first day I talk to him to measure up the roof and give me the estimate.The work was completed in time limits promised. No payment was asked for until completion of all work. The installers where very professional. They were there everyday on time, sometimes not in the best weather I my add. They kept their work areas clean and did a quality job. I would definitely use them again.
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the type of masonry materials used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other types of siding, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.

Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs—so you’ll invest more in the project.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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