When it comes down to having to repair a hole that is in your walls, there are many things that you can do to make the process much easier! Wall repair is indeed a very simple thing compared to other things in your home!

When fixing a hole in the wall, the first thing you must do is determine the size of the hole. By that, there are different methods to use when fixing a specific size of hole. If you have a small hole (such as a nail or small hole), then all you need to use is a patch with a compound mixture. If you have a bigger yet small hole (the size of a light switch hole), you can fill it with paper of any sort; then cover it with the compound mixture. For medium sized holes you will want to use a "hot patch". By that, you will be filling the hole with drywall and leaving a flap on each side. For large holes, you will want to replace the entire area with new wall; therefore, you will want to take out all the nails/screws and replace the old wall with a new piece of drywall. Then, you can screw it back to the wall, tape the seams, sand the wall and then you can finish it how you want it. Most importantly you will want to make sure that you are using the proper technique for the hole that is in your wall!

Once you have decided on the best technique for the hole that you have, you will want to have all the supplies that you will need; be prepared! By having everything you need; it will save you time later; especially because you will have to work quick when the compounds are mixed and ready to use!

If you are filling a big hole, make sure the drywall is cut and in place before you make any compound up. At that point, you will want to double check the hole size to make the technique your using is the right one; as you don't want to be almost done and finding out it won't work.

When compounding, make sure that you use only what you need to; as using too much is not good either. In fact, the secret to using compound is to only use what you have to as well as making it smooth as possible. In the end if you use too much compound it will only result in extra sanding; which may become tiresome! Remember, using it in moderation is the best thing!

When doing any home repair, patience is the thing you must remember! In fact, you must remember to take your time and allowing things to get done at their pace (such as letting the compound dry before sanding). Also, you will want to follow all directions! Giving everything time to dry allows you to have time to clean up any mess that has started.

Even if you think your compound is smooth, it is not! In fact, you do not want to skip this process as it will show once you finish/paint the wall (it may leave ridges or bumps). Also, you will want to clean the area before applying the paint, as well!

Once everything is patched up, you can sit back and enjoy your "new" looking wall or you can hit the out your next project.