One of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of hanging drywall is cutting all those holes for electrical boxes and lights. Cut them too small and you have to take the piece down and recut it.

Drywall is a staple in most homes, and so are drywall dings, drywall cracks, and every other kind of drywall damage you can ...

Use a straight edge to draw a clean rectangular or square hole around the drywall damage. A straight-sided shape makes it easier to fit a replacement patch. Use a drywall saw to cut on your lines ...

For holes smaller than 3 inches, you can typically use spackling paste or joint compound with a backing patch to fix the area without cutting out and replacing drywall. For larger holes ...