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Patched a hole in drywall with a can of beans and it actually held
Last weekend I was fixing a doorknob hole in my laundry room and realized I was out of joint compound. Had a can of refried beans sitting on the counter and figured why not try it as a filler. Smoothed it on, let it dry for 24 hours, sanded it down and painted over it. Been 3 days and no cracking or falling out. Anyone else ever used random pantry stuff for repairs?
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bell.jessica12d ago
Actually you know that toothpaste trick only works if you actually have the hole filled with something behind it. I tried toothpaste once on a drywall dimple from a screw and it fell out after a week because there was nothing holding it in. The refried beans thing is wild though because beans have starch and fiber that basically act like a natural binder once they dry out. I bet the lard in refried beans helps too since it makes it kind of waterproof. But fair warning if you ever get a mouse or roach in that wall they'll definitely chew through that bean patch looking for a snack.
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