Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...

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 ...

Insert a Backing Patch. For drywall holes over one inch wide, use a drywall patch or mesh tape as a backing. This step ensures stability for the filler. Apply Joint Compound. Spread a thin, even layer ...

Fixing holes in drywall is easier than you might think. Follow along and don’t be intimidated! 📦 PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO 📦 • 12” Drywall Knife • 4” Drywall Knife • Drywall Jab Saw • 2 Premium Utility ...

Accidents—including holes in drywall—happen. Fortunately, whether you need to patch up a small hole or a larger area, repairing your drywall is an easy DIY project. Installing shelving and heavy ...

No matter the age of your home, drywall damage will occur. Whether it be from doorknobs, roughhousing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, ...

If you ever find yourself staring at a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, don't worry. Patching drywall is easier than it looks: you just need the right tools and a few basic principles.

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