Russo pressed the blade firmly, and cut through both the patch material and the wallpaper on the wall. The technique he used was called "double cutting" -- cutting through two layers at once.

Wirecutter’s home improvement expert—who spent 10 years in construction and has renovated three of his own homes—put four popular drywall repair kits to the test.

Accidents happen—whether it’s a stray baseball or a misjudged piece of furniture, finding a hole in your drywall is never fun ...

How To: Patch Plaster Walls. ... If you are using a two-stage patching plaster, you may be able to sponge on a small amount of water to gain added working time for further smoothing.

Repair the Source of the Wall Leak. ... Scrub with a sponge. 9. Paint the Wall. Check the wall again with the moisture meter to ensure that it is completely dry before priming and painting.

Q: I’m a renter planning to move. How do I patch the walls so I get my deposit back? Can I really use toothpaste? A: Yes, toothpaste plugs holes in walls, as long as the holes are tiny and you ...

And patching holes in walls requires covering them with layers of plaster-like spackle, then sanding the spackle away to leave a smooth surface. It’s a messy process — but it’s also a ...