Wear and tear on a house is inevitable, especially if there are kids or pets living in the house also. Paying someone to make all of the minor repairs that will undoubtedly be needed could get expensive really quickly. For example, let's say little Bobby is running around the house using a long pole as a pretend horse and accidentally runs full-speed into the wall creating a hole. While a hole like this could get expensive to fix if Bobby were to do it often, a person willing to take care of it themselves will likely save some cash. But how do you do it? Here is a step by step guide to fixing a hole in a sheetrock wall.
Step 1
It is likely that the hole little Bobby put in the wall is not a clean cut hole. However, in order to fix the hole, the hole must be clean of debris and loose pieces. To do this, use a keyhole saw, also known as a drywall saw or alligator saw, and cut away the loose pieces so that the hole is a clean circle. Another helpful tool is a utility knife. A knife could help remove the excess debris also.
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