Q: The doorknob has hit the wall so many times it has made a large hole in the wallboard. I tried to fill the hole with newspapers then spread some drywall paste over the hole. As it dried, it would ...

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 ...

If you're hanging drywall, you might wonder if you can just use any type of screw you have lying around. After all, a screw is a screw, right? Not exactly. Drywall screws are designed specifically for ...

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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 of joint compound over ...