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Drywall is great stuff. Many of our homes are literally lined with it. But when it gets damaged joint compound is the stuff you need for these repairs. But working with joint compound can be like making a smooth wall from butter cream frosting. Remember this stuff works best in thin layers…and unless you’re a pro you’ll need to sand between each layer. That creates a mess too, so try this…. use a slightly damp tile sponge instead of sandpaper. The moisture softens the dry compound enough for the sponge to knock down the edges. This works really well on repairs to painted drywall. If you’re trying to match the texture of a surrounding area dab the last coat of compound with a scrap of short knap carpet to rough it up so it blends in with surrounding wall.