Spackle dries more quickly and with less shrinkage than joint compound, and that fast dry time (usually about 30 minutes) means you can sand and paint over the filled flaws almost right away.

Nail holes can typically be fixed with fast-drying spackle in under an hour. For drywall dings from doorknobs and such, think about protecting that area from future drywall damage, the doorknob is ...

Simple nail holes can typically be fixed with fast-drying spackle in under an hour. Larger patches, often holes larger than 3 inches, typically require replacing a section of drywall. This ...