Small drywall damage from door knobs, rough housing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, window treatments, etc. is a relatively easy DIY task.

The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV, is to assess the damage. If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also ...

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 ...

Spackling paste or joint compound (drywall mud) Fine-grit Sandpaper or fine-grit sanding sponge Putty knife (aka joint knife, drywall knife) 6-inch drywall knife or 12-inch drywall taping knife (for ...

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Large holes in drywall, whether caused by accident, as a result of plumbing repairs, or remodeling, can seem daunting; however, with a little know how, you'll never be able to tell what happened.

Cracks in drywall are not uncommon and in many cases are nothing to be concerned about. There's plenty of mundane reasons for them — a house's foundations settle over a period of time, or the ...

Q: How do I permanently patch Sheetrock cracks caused by the ground shifting? A: Houses built on clay soil are often plagued with cracks in drywall, often called Sheetrock, a brand of the USG ...