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Small holes in plaster, nails or small cracks, can be filled with spackling compound and then sanded. Make sure you clean out the hole and widen it slightly so the spackle adheres. Repairing larger holes take several steps. more »
A small hole in a wall is an unsightly nuisance. If the hole is less than 3 inches in diameter, you can easily repair it with an aluminum patch kit. Repair kits typically come with a 4-by-4 inch adhesive aluminum patch, spackling compound, sandpaper and a putty knife to spread the compound. You can find these repair kits at your local hardware store or home center. more »
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