 All right, now if you've got a hole, no kit's needed. You just need a scrap of drywall, a leftover piece of window screening, and some joint compound, and a few common tools really are all it takes. Now, our favorite patching method includes a great tip. You want to cut the hole to fit the patch, not the other way around. Even if it means making that hole a little bigger, don't be scared because this method definitely is foolproof.