Learn how to patch drywall like a pro. Everything you need to know about tools, patching methods, and finishing tips for any ...

Have a few nail holes from hanging art? Here’s a simple method for patching them up using an all-in-one spackle compound, complete with a built-in putty knife and sandpaper. For the first time, House ...

Dear James: My son just left for college, and his bedroom walls are pretty worn with quite a few holes. When the paper surface gets damaged from an impact, it doesn’t take much for a hole to form ...

View post: Knife Still Dull After Sharpening? These 9 Problems Could Be to Blame Who among us hasn’t accidentally put a hole through their drywall? Whether you opened a door too forcefully and sent ...

Did you guys know you can create pretty cool looking art with just a cheap can of spackle and a canvas? Yep, it’s true. And it’s really fun to do! This DIY spackle art project is sure to become one of ...

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I don't see this step in a lot of "tips", but turn your putty knife around and use the rounded end of the handle to push on the hole a little to indent it. Doing this guarantees the hole isn't above ...

Paint projects are an inevitable part of homeownership. And if you’re a renter, giving contractor-beige walls a splash of color could be the perfect way to personalize your space. But painting ...