August 11, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you ever find yourself staring at a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, don't worry. Patching ...

Small holes are quick and easy to fix with joint compound and a putty knife. Medium and large holes are more extensive and also require a piece of drywall to use as a patch. Both the prep and ...

Sooner or later, everyone needs to patch a hole in drywall! Whether you had a fail when trying to hang pictures or the door handle gouged the wall, you can make it right again with a little effort.

Drywall is a staple in most homes, offering smooth, clean walls that can last for years. But accidents happen—holes, cracks, and water damage are inevitable over time. While minor damage is easy to ...

Q: I just moved into a building where the previous occupants must have played indoor baseball. There are several holes in the drywall about the size of a baseball. Is there a fast, easy way to patch ...

Ah, something that all of us will face at one time or another, drywall patches. Small and medium holes in drywall are common, whether they're from nail holes, furniture bumps, or doorknob impacts that ...

Dap DryDex Spackling goes on pink and turns white when it is ready to sand and paint. A small hole in drywall, let’s say roughly the size of a door knob … or maybe a fist… can be easily fixed with an ...

There's nothing quite so unsightly – and embarrassing – as a gaping hole marring the otherwise-perfect walls of your home. Drywall damage is uninviting and obvious; it just sticks out like a sore ...

Last week we talked about repairing small holes in drywall such as the type caused by a doorknob hitting the wall. If the hole is bigger, it requires a little more know-how, but is still easy to ...

Q: I have several drywall defects in my home that must be repaired. What are some tips you can share about repairing these? Is this really a do-it-yourself task, or should I call in a pro? A: You and ...

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Are you renting an apartment and trying to fix those nail holes in the drywall to get your deposit back? Did someone in your home accidentally put a hole in the wall? Whatever the case may be, whether ...