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The easiest holes to repair in your wall are small nail and screw holes. To begin, you will need the following items:
- Putty Knife
- Spackling or Wall Joint Compound
- Sanding paper
Once you have gathered these items, you can start repairing the holes in four easy steps:
- Sand off any extra drywall that protrudes from the wall
- Use your putty knife to fill in the holes with the spackling or wall joint compound
- Allow the area to completely dry
- Sand the area lightly to smooth out your patch
It’s important to note that anything larger than a nail hole needs to be covered with a bridging material. The bridging material will help strengthen your patch and ThisOldHouse.com has detailed instructions for patching larger holes.
