Out of the top of the tube feeds a stick (to call it that) of 1.5-inch-diameter drywall repair compound. The material is surprisingly moist for something so cohesive, and it readily fills the hole ...

Learn More › Drywall is durable, but it’s not indestructible. Over time, gypsum-board walls can sustain ugly cracks or holes. Fortunately, drywall is easy to repair easy, but there is an art to it.

Small holes are quick and easy to fix with joint compound and a putty knife. Medium and large holes are more extensive and also require a piece of drywall to use as a patch. Both the prep and ...

Are you repairing a small hole, or hanging new drywall? The answer will determine whether spackle or joint compound is the better material for the job.