
How to Patch a Hole in Drywall: A Size-by-Size Guide
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
Straight talk on drywall, finishes, and home projects from a contractor who's been doing it right for over 20 years across the Twin Cities.

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

Usually not. In most Minnesota homes the requirement is ordinary half-inch gypsum board on the garage side of the wall between the garage and the

For most Minnesota basements, standard half-inch drywall is the right choice on the framed walls. You do not need to upgrade the whole basement to

Water-damaged drywall should generally be replaced when it is soft, swollen, sagging, crumbling, delaminated, mold-affected, or no longer securely attached. A light stain on drywall

A popcorn ceiling does not automatically contain asbestos. However, if the ceiling texture is older and will be scraped, sanded, cut, or otherwise disturbed, it