No home is complete without a lightweight hammer (or two). Use it to secure nails and fasteners for lighter pieces of art and ...

9. Touch up the affected area with a bit of paint. If the wall is already white, you could get lucky with putty that matches the rest of the wall, but don’t count on it. How to repair larger holes ...

When it comes to tools, you’ll want a utility knife, a drill/driver, and a drywall putty knife at least 6 inches wide. You can often get a set of three plastic putty knives for under $5, while a ...

Wall putty is a catch-all term that usually refers to the malleable product people use to smooth out rough areas or fill in small holes on a wall. Some people call it spackle, though they’re ...

The Instagrammer purchased the Original Erase-A-Hole Drywall Putty, available for $13 from Amazon. Designed to work on wood or plaster, the putty comes in a handheld applicator for easy use.