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Patching drywall
Scroll down for step by step instructions!
Patching drywall is not the most glamorous job out there, but it’s kind of like changing a tire; something you’ll likely run into at least once in your life, and having the skill to do it yourself can only help,
Materials you’ll need: Ball-peen hammer (aka machinists hammer, or jewelry hammer), spackle, putty knife, sandpaper, paint, paintbrush
Step 1: Hammer over the hole using the peen side of your hammer. Create a small well into the drywall centered on where the hole was
Step 2: Using putty knife, smear spackle over the well. Be sure to push down into the well. Scrape off any excess
Let dry completely, then repeat step 2
Step 3: Sand dried spackle, removing any excess around the outside, and smooth until it matches drywall around it
Step 4: Paint desired color to match the rest of the wall.
That’s it! Happy spackling
