Before attempting to repair your siding, it’s essential to consider whether there’s damage underneath. If you have a medium or large hole in your siding, check the wood underneath for signs of ...

For example, you need to make at least two pocket holes, even if you are working on a very narrow piece of wood, because using only one pocket screw would create a pivot for the joint to move ...

But to patch holes wider than pinholes, use a commercial wall-patching compound, which will resist shrinking and can be sanded; a large patch of toothpaste would probably crack and ... Add one or more ...