I bought this to hang lights around the house for the holidays. I wish I could just use my regular construction stapler and save myself the hassle. I thought this construction stapler would be easier for fairy lights. I have a hard time fully sinking the brace in and then it doesn't help hold the light at all._ Conclusion_ No, I wouldn't recommend this to a friend. I think I'll just use my regular stapler to hang the lights since the staples drive all the way in and it's a lot easier to go to the local big store and buy refills.