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Questions tagged [hole-repair]

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How big a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone?

How big of a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone? The previous owners left numerous holes in the drywall. Each hole is the diameter of a coaxial cable, which I want to patch up. Can I use spackle to bridge the gap? Or can I press fit a…
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How can I patch this ceiling hole my new light fixture does not fully cover?

I recently had a new ceiling light fitted which replaced a standard plastic ceiling rose. The new fitting is quite slim and the old fitting was hiding a larger than expected cutout in the plasterboard. What would be the best way to fill in these…
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How can I fix this hole I accidentally made with a screw?

I mistakenly used a longer screw to my chair when I assembled the legs and messed up my chair. I attached some photos and what do you think I should do? I'm considering to buy the cushion but I'm worried this will further break my chair. I guess I…
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Fix puncture in Ikea Linmon table

I'm using an IKEA Linmon plywood table 150x75 as a desk and the monitor stand I've been using did this at some point over the weekend. Looking for a cheap fix to help keep the structure of the table. As it is just my desk doesn't need to be pretty,…
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Will old anchor holes in a concrete slab reduce its useful life?

An impaired driver jumped my curb and ripped my square mail post out of the sidewalk concrete that it was anchored into. The bolts were all ripped out of the concrete. Bolts went through the metal plate into concrete, so when the post and anchor…
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Spackling drywalls around plumbing pipes

What’s the best way to fix drywall holes ~1-1.5” on each side around pipes coming into the wall under sink. I’ve seen folks foam the holes around pipes, but it looks ugly. I was thinking to patch with spackling patch, but this would most likely…
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I drilled holes in my brick too big for my anchors. How can I fix this?

I am mounting some bike racks to a brick wall (basically, a special hook that you hang your bike on). The holes in the metal bike racks are big enough for #8 screws. I purchased some lead plugs which were supposed to accommodate #8 screws, drilled…
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Best way to add switch box and repair rock lath with frame/stud exposed?

I'm debating the best way to add a 2 gang switch box and then repair this wall. There was originally a single gang box nailed to the door frame, almost identical to what I can buy today. This only sticks out half an inch though, while the wall is…
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What is this very thin drywall-like wallboard?

I'd like to repair some damage to an interior wall around a light switch box. My home is oldish (early 1900s) and has been updated numerous times, so there's a wide variety of materials and techniques in play in any given wall. As far as I can…
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How to fill this hole between balcony deck and brick wall?

What materials do I need to fill this hole on my 2nd floor balcony? It's deeper than it looks. There's nothing for bondo or caulk to adhere to do not sure how to create a backing.
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How can I make these semi-gloss paint patches blend with the wall?

I recently tried to fix a number of small holes in a wall that is painted with brown semi-gloss paint. Unfortunately, the paint patches are still very obvious, even after several days of drying: Notice that the color itself matches quite well -…
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How can I patch a shallow depression in my asphalt driveway?

The pothole in the photo is about 1" deep and 1'x1' large. There's no significant cracks, and that part just sunk a little due to water. I wonder how to properly repair it. The regular pothole repair material like cold patch may not last long, as it…
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How should I repair drywall damage outside a shower?

I am working on repairing a water damaged portion of the wall in my bathroom. This spot has taken years and years of water splashes from people getting in and out of the shower and has become very damaged. I ordered a basic drywall repair kit but am…
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Hole in Outside Brick House Repair

anyone have any idea how to fix this? I had a plumber chip it away cause of an old tap that burst and replaced the pipe inside and tap. Attached are photos for reference. Would it be OK to just use brick mortar to fix this? Before After
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How can I repair a large hole in an interior door?

I locked myself out and didn't have proper tools to get in, so I drilled a hole directly above the door knob so that I could fit my hand in to unlock it. There is also damage to the outer edge where the latch is. I don't have a router, or carpentry…
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