1) Figure out how big the hole is is the first step. Different size holes will require different procedures for fixing the hole in your wall. You might just need to put a little compound in your want and then sand the spot over for a clean looking finish.

If you are dealing with a bigger hole then you should fill it up with newspaper before putting the compound over it. This will make it more secure and you can save on compound.

If the hole is larger then you might need to patch it up by filing it with drywall and a flap on each side.

If you have a really big hole then you need to think of it as a whole new space to be repaired. You need to get rid of anything in the wall frame and then cut out new drywall. You can secure this down and then complete the wall.

You should take measurements of your hole and then figure out what course of action to proceed with. You want to make sure you do the right course of action depending on how big your hole is.

2. Preparation

When you have decided how to fill up the hole then you want to make sure you have everything you need. It will save you lots of time if you have the right tools and supplies to begin with. You will need to get to work fast when your compound has been be made because it dries fairly quickly. This makes it crucial to have all your tools ready to go.

When you have a big hole to fill in then you need to cut your drywall way before you get your compound going. You might also want to see that your hole is really the size that matches your procedure. If you start to work on the hole and then realize that you don't have enough newspaper, then you could have a real problem.

3. Don't Use Too Much Spackle

Since you are using lots of compound to fill in the hole then you might think that this will fix everything for you, but this is not true. You need to make sure that the compound has something to grip onto like newspaper. You want to minimize the amount that you use and make sure that you put it down very smoothly You also want to make sure it is applied very evenly.

4. Be Patient

If you are doing this in your own home then chances are you want to get on with it. You need to actually take the time to think about what you are doing before you get started. You want to make sure you sand and finish your wall properly. If you try to sand before your wall is dry it can be a mess! Make sure you clean your tools well so they don' get full of sticky compound that dries on them.

5. The Finish

Make sure you don't skip over the sanding process. There may be bumps you can't see at the time, but that will become more apparent later on!