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Understand when the damage is beyond repair. Although drywall is designed to be easily patched or replaced, Pfleeger says some holes are beyond repair. "You will know when a hole in the ceiling or ...

Small holes and cracks in drywall are common in almost every home at some point. They can be quite annoying to look at, but the good news is that fixing them is incredibly easy and quick. You’ll need ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You ...

The typical towel bar consists of a single bar running between two escutcheons that project from the wall surface. Usually, the escutcheons are not bolted directly to the wall surface but are attached ...

Q: I just moved into a building where the previous occupants must have played indoor baseball. There are several holes in the drywall about the size of a baseball. Is there a fast, easy way to patch ...

There was a minor mishap in Kevin's house last week. Wife Heidi and daughter Katie were moving some furniture in the master bedroom when Katie stumbled and fell against the door. No big deal, right?

Drywall can take a beating from daily living or home-improvement projects. Sometimes you just have to roll up your sleeves and fix a hole with the materials you have on hand, such as a scrap of ...