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How to Fix Damaged Plaster

Visitors to thisoldhouse.com asked for help with dinged, gouged, and cracked walls. Here's an easy way to get a smooth surface that lasts… more

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Q: How do I cut a doorway in a plaster wall?

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To patch a hole in a wall or ceiling that's wider than your largest putty knife, use a steel ruler. Overfill the hole with spackle, then draw the ruler across the surface, scraping off the excess.

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