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Small size holes (1/4" or smaller)

With small holes, simply apply a little joint [http://theunemployedmom.com/ The Unemployed Mom] compound or wall putty with a small putty knife or trowel. Let dry, then sand lightly and paint.

Medium size holes (Greater than ¼" in diameter and smaller than 2" in diameter)

First clean out the hole and surrounding area of any debris and loose sheetrock.
Then apply a mesh tape, specifically manufactured [http://theunemployedmom.com/ The Unemployed Mom] for sheetrock applications, across the hole. Use your putty knife to ensure that it is applied evenly on the wall surface.
Next apply a liberal amount of Joint Compound over the hole and mesh. Let this set for 1 to 2 days.

After the initial coat has been applied and has [http://theunemployedmom.com/ The Unemployed Mom] had time to fully dry, apply a second skim coat of Joint Compound over the area. However, this time spread the Joint Compound over an area that is 2-3 times the size of the original hole. Basically you want to flare out the area that you are [http://theunemployedmom.com/ The Unemployed Mom] repairing so that it will blend in nicely with the rest of the wall. Again let the area dry for a day.

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