Can you use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick?

• <div><p>You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.</p></div>

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Q: Can you use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick?

• <div><p>You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick&mdash;just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.</p></div>

Q: Can you drill into brick with a regular drill?

• <div><p>You may not need a hammer drill if you&rsquo;re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often. </p></div>

Q: How do you crack a rock with water?

• <div><p>It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.</p></div>

Q: Can you repoint over old mortar?

• <div><p>You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.</p></div>

Q: Can you lay bricks directly on dirt?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes&mdash;none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you&rsquo;ll spend more time&mdash;and money&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-repair-brick-patio.htm">repairing your brick patio</a> later. </p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in March 2021
I hired this professional to plant 4 trees, trim a small pecan tree, do some landscaping on the side of my house, re-stone my driveway, remove some stone and landscaping posts, and replace the stone. They showed up without notice on a rainy day. They did not fill in the holes behind the...
Riley Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Nadia's customer service was excellent. Prompt, responsive and never made me feel like any question was silly. To top it off, she even sent over a large number of samples for me to select from which was extremely helpful to actually see the stones against within my own decor. The...
Hands On Granite, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2013
Z's Orchard is an authentic peach orchard. They have manicured a large portion of the orchard for formal events. When you first drive up to the orchard you are met by a beautiful bright red 1949 pickup and a dark green 1928 coupe. As you venture further, you come across bright yellow sun...
Z'S Orchard
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Reviewed in November 2012
Wilson Jones arrived at 10 AM on the appointed morning. He went right to work, and was very efficient in his inspection. No stone was left unturned, and I felt that all my concerns and questions were addressed professionially and completely. The total inspection took about 2 hours, and I was...
Economy Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2010
When I learned I needed to go out of town to help out my son who was having surgery, the first thing I did was call the kennel where I usually boarded my dogs. I was very upset, but not surprised, to learn they were totally booked. After all, I was looking for boarding during the week leading...
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

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"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

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Cameron Transportation is a hauling and excavating business located in Wilson NC. We do small excavating job. Also, we haul rock, topsoil, and fill dirt. I have over 20 year in construction.

"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha S on September 2024

Cameron Transportation is a hauling and excavating business located in Wilson NC. We do small excavating job. Also, we haul rock, topsoil, and fill dirt. I have over 20 year in construction.

"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

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