Doing this guarantees the hole isn't above the drywall surface and gives your compound a place to cover. Apply Lightweight Spackle. Use a putty knife to press lightweight spackle into the hole. Smooth ...

If there is protruding debris you can turn around the putty knife and use the rounded end of the handle to apply pressure and push the protrusions until they're lower than the drywall surface. Apply ...

When you're patching or repairing your drywall, choosing the correct product makes all the difference. If you're skilled enough to handle a DIY drywall installation, you probably already know that ...

With the widespread use of drywall construction for home interiors, homeowners often find themselves dealing with dents, holes and gouges in their walls due to the softness of the material. With a ...

KINGS PARK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why do so many homeowners struggle with wall repairs when spackling appears to be such a simple task? According to a HelloNation article, the answer ...

Spackling compound, always one of the most useful do-it-yourself products, is easier to apply and gets faster results in a new lightweight form being produced by several manufacturers. The new ...

Q. An ice dam left a small irregular brownish area and a crack in a bedroom ceiling. How do I fix it? A. You don’t mention if it’s a textured ceiling, the width of the crack, if there’s any loose or ...

I ’ve been doing a lot of painting in the interior of our new home recently. As part of the process, I’ve needed to patch a lot of small drywall holes caused by nails and screws that were used for ...