If you ever find yourself staring at a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, don't worry. Patching drywall is easier than it looks: you just need the right tools and a few basic principles.

There's nothing quite so unsightly – and embarrassing – as a gaping hole marring the otherwise-perfect walls of your home. Drywall damage is uninviting and obvious; it just sticks out like a sore ...

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 ...

Repairing holes in drywall can be one of the most dreaded home projects out there — especially if it’s a large hole. But it’s a DIY project that’s probably easier than you think. Whether it’s a small ...

Q: I had four old electric lights and old wiring removed from my garage, leaving four 18-inch circular holes in the drywall ceiling. What’s the best way to repair these? A: The best bet to fix large ...

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 ...

The Quadsaw ($249 for preorder) has a very specific purpose—cutting rectangular and square holes in drywall for old-work electrical boxes—but it's absolutely the fastest way to get the job done. A ...

Q–I have a 14-inch-square hole in my kitchen wall, left when a small built-in cabinet was removed from the drywall. Without making the hole larger, and without having to replace the entire drywall ...