On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:06:10 -0700, Northe wrote:

Our outer walls are essentially plaster over slump block/brick. Can
anyone suggest a simple and reliable way to hang pictures? At the local
hardware store, the clerk recommended a small diameter masonry drill and
masonry screws -- they'll work, I'm sure, but it seems a bit radical.

Any alternate suggestions?

Northe
(In southern Arizona where slump block and baked adobe walls are the norm)


I've used something like this: http://urlbee.com?11363 to hang
christmas wreathes outside.

It fits inbetween the bricks, on the mortor joint. there is a toothed
edge to hold onto the brick, and a spring that keeps it in place when
you remove the weighted object.

Just works for me, so no clue if it will work for you. I think I got
mine at Home Depot, or Lowes.

Good luck,

tom @ www.FindMeShelter.com