Save Your Bricks From Drilling With This Genius Alternative

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Exposed brick adds instant charm to any space. But when it comes time to decorate that brick wall, the gorgeous masonry can sometimes start to feel like a curse. Hanging anything on brick usually means busting out more specialized tools, like masonry drill bits and wall anchors. And worst of all, drilling leaves a permanent new hole in your beautiful brick. Thankfully, if you don't want to drill holes to hang anything on your brick, there's a good workaround: brick clips.

These clever little gadgets are a popular way to get around drilling into brick, and for good reason. Brick clips are essentially small, spring-tensioned metal hooks that grip the brick itself using basic tension and gravity to work. Just snap the top teeth over the upper edge of a brick, then pull the bottom clip down below the bottom edge.

And the best part? They only take a few seconds each to install. Do note that for these clips to work, your mortar does need to be recessed from the brick's front edge by about a quarter of an inch so there's enough to grab onto. Most of the clips out there work for most standard brick sizes, and can hold roughly 25 pounds up to as much as 50, making them strong and reliable enough for nearly whatever you want to hang. They're great for renters (and let's be honest, homeowners, too) because they leave zero damage behind.

Because brick clips are temporary, they offer huge design flexibility. Boost your curb appeal in just a few minutes by using them to hang house numbers or seasonal wreaths, or even secure a cute welcome sign near your front door. On your back patio, use them to make a plain outdoor wall look great by hanging plants on it to show off your green thumb. They're also great for mounting string lights across an exterior brick wall for a cozy outdoor oasis where you can kick back and relax or party with your friends. As this Reel from Instagram user amandahendrixhome shows, you can even use multiple clips to hold up one larger structure that potted plants can hang from.

The concept works just as brilliantly on interior walls. Since these clips are as easy to remove as they are to clip on by reversing the installation steps, they're a great way to occasionally relocate or swap out wall decor like mirrors or clocks whenever the mood strikes. They are also the best way to hang picture frames on a brick wall. And if you happen to have a brick fireplace, these clips are the ultimate secret weapon around the holidays. The sturdy clips make it easy to put up all your cute holiday stockings or even drape some lush pine garlands right above the hearth without a second thought. So forget fearing your exposed brick walls. Grab a pack of these brick clips and start decorating them!