Can a handyperson fix a hole in the wall?

• <div><p>It depends on the construction of your wall. Most handypeople can fix small holes in drywall. If your wall is plaster or brick, more significant damage may require a drywall contractor or a mason. Hiring a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-common-handyman-prices.htm">handyperson costs</a> less than a more specialized type of contractor, but they’re not trained in all types of wall repairs.</p></div>

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Q: What are the best practices for keeping plaster walls in good condition?

• <div><p>Inspect regularly for cracks, clean gently with a damp cloth, and repaint as needed to maintain appearance.</p></div>

Q: Does plaster dry faster with heat?

• <div><p>Heat can help plaster dry faster, but it's very easy to get too much of a good thing. When exposed to high heat during the curing process, plaster can dry out too quickly, leading to cracks and affecting the material's integrity. The recommended drying temperature should be listed on the plaster's packaging. If possible, set the thermostat in the room to that temperature, but not any higher.</p></div>

Q: What is the best plaster for ceilings?

• <div><p>Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You&rsquo;ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface. </p></div>

Q: How do you fill bad plastering?

• <div><p>If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they&rsquo;re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint. </p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
This company was the first to reply to my request for repairing the tracks for my garage door. They came within a couple of days of my request, they arrived on time, assessed the situation, and gave me a very reasonable quote. I was very happy that they did not try to sell me a new garage door...
Garage Door Pro
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Reviewed in December 2023
Expert repair. The final product was basically invisable.
PatchMaster Serving SE Wisconsin
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great guy, quick to drop everything to repair my sister in lawâ s electric wheelchair. Very kind and my sister in law felt very safe.
1440 Creations, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Rating of 0 out of 1 to 5. Not only does Ne3 do horrible work and horrible repairs, his customer service sucks. Six months of arguing with him on getting our driveway repaired and it still is not repaired. Repaired stoop looks like ****. He doesn’t want to repair our driveway because he’ll...
NE3
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Reviewed in March 2018
It was very good, we had a lot of repair work needed and he was able to complete them all and it was really well.
ANDREW'S PAINTING
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Reviewed in August 2017
Good, service was repaired to the garage door.
North Shore Garage Doors
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Reviewed in July 2015
They do alterations, and shoe repair. They are reasonable, fast and very pleasant. I think their prices are comparable. I recommend them.
Trim-N-Tidy Cleaners
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Reviewed in October 2012
We learned about Busch plaster back in 1998 from friends that had him plaster their historic lake home. I noticed the beautiful fan texture of the ceilings. As we have renovated our 6,000+ 100 year old house over the past 14 years (bigger the house, longer it takes I guess). We have used...
BUSCH PLASTERING & STUCCO
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Reviewed in July 2011
The owner and lead mechanic are very competent when it comes to diagnosing and repairing vehicles. They will explain to you what they did to the car as well as what went wrong in the first place. During oil changes they top off all fluids as well as check air in your tires. They are also very...
Mills Automotive
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