This $13 “Wall Chapstick” Is the Easiest Way to Repair Walls

Earlier this week, Atlanta-based DIY-er Jordan Miller posted a video of herself patching up a few pin-sized holes in her wall with what looks exactly like oversized chapstick. Just like how you would treat your dry, flakey skin, Erase-a-Hole has the perfect solution in its Drywall Putty. Compatible with a range of common wall materials, including wood, plaster, drywall, and sheetrock, this heavy-duty, water-based formula smooths over cracks and holes to create a flush blank canvas that’s ready to paint. If you watch the video quickly, it seems like a solid product, but dig a little deeper in the

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How To Fix a Hole in the Wall 2023

Whether you’re changing up your gallery wall arrangement, filling in a dent or divot you made by accident with a piece of furniture, or trying to ensure you get your security deposit back after you move, repairing a hole in the wall isn’t anybody’s idea of a good time. It’s tedious and a little intimidating; you might even think it’s pointless to try to get your wall to look perfect again. There are home remedies you can use (toothpaste and Elmer’s glue were common nail-hole fillers in my college dorm) for a quick fix, but we all know those don’t

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