How to Patch a Hole in Drywall: A Size-by-Size Guide

Drywall hole being patched and feathered with joint compound

Almost every drywall patch question comes down to one measurement: how big is the hole, and is there anything solid behind it? Get that right and the method picks itself. Get it wrong and you end up with a repair that either cracks out in a year or shows across the room in the afternoon […]