How to patch and repair drywall

The drywall in our garage was sad. But we fixed it up by patching holes (tiny, medium, and big ones), repairing corners, and painting! 👇 materials & links below! 👇

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0:00 Intro
0:42 Patching small holes
1:13 Patching medium holes
2:09 Patching big holes
3:35 Repairing corners
4:27 Painting
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A poking device (we used a screwdriver)
Pencil
Yardstick
Screws
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More thoughts on the project: We really thing that patching and repairing drywall is something anyone can do! Little holes are particularly easy with spackle, but even using mesh patches, patching compound, and chunks of drywall weren't too hard! And it really does make a huge different in the appearance of your walls. Topped with a fresh coat of paint, it makes a huge difference for a beginner/easy project.

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[mickibabe]

Oh how this video was major foreshadowing for 2 years into the future

[Javier]

Thanks for the advice guys. I need to fix a hole I made before my mother comes home.

[kaoz]

anyone else watching this in 2020?? I fell in love with these two and their content <3

[scottmccracken]

Really love how you're putting your videos together. The pace is perfect, they're fun and informative, and the overall production is excellent. Nice job!

[Priceman]

Just bought my first house, and the garage is just like yours. Can't wait to use what I've learned here to revamp it. Subscribed!

[drewbeta]

I’ve been a subscriber for a couple years, and came across this video while working on a closet renovation. It’s crazy how far you’ve come with video production and just feeling more comfortable on camera.

[meloliver]

I know this video is from 7 years ago, but I just bought a house and pretty much every wall needs some type of fixing. This is the best tutorial I've found so far. Thanks!

[budgetbets]

So I usually watch you two play with resin, which is always fun. Was glad to see you take your ability to explain so anyone can follow (regardless of skill/experience level) to common household tasks. Please make some on plumbing next? Ha!

[KlownjuglA]

Evan and Katelyn have the type of relationship we all wish we had. Congratulations Evan and Katelyn!

[aslanenlisted]

I love watching the old content and seeing the parts that would eventually define you both as content creators. You are both brilliant.

[luciemunne]

For future reference, oil based paint goes super smooth on a door using mini rollers applying thick coats in straight lines from top to bottom of the door going from the hinges’ side towards the door handle’s side with the roller’s loose edge towards the side that you already painted (so the edge with the metal bit doing a bit of a L shape should be towards the side you need to pain because that is the side where you apply the most pressure on and therefore the side that creates the most streaks)... not sure that makes too much sense just reading it but if you try it out it will make more sense and you will get a perfect finish! Also I am super impressed my your patching skills, most home renovation channels got it wrong but you guys did everything right! As someone who worked in construction/renovation as a painter this makes me very very happy :)

[visiblehiggs]

Truly a big help.
This is the highest quality video for fixing a dry wall.

[WillieSublet]

I always love going backwards on your videos. It's like we grew up together as friends and neighbors. Especially since I live close by.

[MoPoppins]

You guys are too cute!! Love your couple's DIY dynamic...so much more fun to be able to do home improvement projects together. :)

[mouija]

You can also store a wet roller and brushes in plastic bags, assuming they don't have holes. Pop them in the fridge, but don't ever let latex or other water based house paint freeze. I don't know exactly what happens, but the paint turns into something like cottage cheese and becomes useless. I think the paint solids start to congeal when the water is frozen out, and it never goes back to a smooth liquid state.

Oil based paint is my personal favorite. Because it dries slowly, it tends to level out very nicely and produces a very even surface. The downside is that it takes days to dry to the touch and months to fully cure. You have to get it right in one go, because once it starts to set up it does exactly what happens at 5:40. The paint oxodizes as it dries, so you wind up tearing and dragging around a very thin skin of drying paint on a mushy wet surface. You have to apply oil paint thinly and let it at least get to a tacky state before putting on another coat. If you get drips, you have to address them immediately. Rollers are pretty terrible for oil based paint because they don't lay down paint very evenly at the edges. With a brush you have 100% control and the better flow of oil paint makes it excellent for trim and detail work.

I'm glad that you didn't blame the paint immediately for the fail and chalked it up to a learning experience. To be honest, modern acrylic and latex paints are just as good as oil based paint now, in terms of durability. I still prefer oil for it's silkier feel, but better quality latex paint will last just as long.

That being said, Behr is complete garbage. My preferred brands are Pittsburgh and Benjamin Moore. Valspar and Olympic are alright for big box brands.

[yassssKween]

Thanks for making it look simple. I got a big hole to fill and that way such a relief to know I can fix it myself.

[MortenSminge]

you are two beautiful people, i enjoy your videos because of the creativity (that could have been me) and because of your positive energy.. i love it.. take care!

[DSage]

Wow what a great garage makeover. I really liked the before and after comparison at the end. Great work and I can't wait to see more!

[sassy_sasarai]

Good, informative video. You two are adorable. THANKS for including notes in the video description. So many people don't do this but it helps so much.