Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines Has An Easy Design Hack For Covering Drywall Screw Holes

Crayon, pen, markers, scuffs, dirt, and holes: the arch nemesis lineup of drywall. While some of these can be fixed with simple drywall repair hacks, screw holes can become a plague on your home, leaving your otherwise tidy walls looking worn and messy, especially if you don't have the tools to fix them. However, the queen of fixing home problems, Joanna Gaines, has the easiest solution to this off-putting issue, and it will also help style your rooms, elevating your walls at the same time as hiding holes! All you need is a framed photo, piece of artwork, or even a drawing by a beloved child or family member, and you can disguise drywall screw holes without a patch kit.

For those who say you can't cover up your problems without fixing them at the source has never met Gaines, who touts this trick on her own Instagram as a solution to one too many screw holes in her wall. Her suggestion to just "cover it with a cute pic," is the straightforward option the world needs, since everything seems to have to be so complicated these days. Who said you can't find home hacks that save you a little time and money, especially if you already have a piece you've been meaning to hang up?

Your first task to follow in Gaines' footsteps is to find a frame and either a photo or vintage piece of art (or a piece that's personal to you) that will cover the aforementioned area. If you have more than one hole marring your wall, make sure to grab a large enough frame, (or several if the distance is too great for just one) to cover these. You might need to add a new nail or screw to support the frame if the placement of the old screws are wonky, or don't allow for the correct coverage. Don't be afraid to enlist the help of a really large portrait, painting, or photo, either. Sometimes bigger is better, and if you already have a blank wall, why not upgrade it with a focal draw?

You can frame vintage posters you've had in storage or that you pick up at a thrift store. If the screw holes happen to be in your kitchen or dining room, consider styling a plate wall with vintage plates that feature an assortment of patterns, prints, and colors, which is a big trend in these rooms. If you want something more customized, why not ask a child or friend to draw something that you can then place in a really nice frame, a work of art no one else has?

This hack can also be extremely inexpensive, especially if you're willing to thrift a frame or even the entire piece of art. If you do find a frame you love, but it needs a little TLC, consider upcycling it by sanding, staining, or painting the exterior to get it up to par with your other decor. Don't be afraid to add Amazon wood embellishments, hiding scuffs or chips with them and then spray painting the whole thing before adding your artwork.

Alternatively, you can also spray paint wood with gold to create a vintage vibe that suits a majority of aesthetics, including farmhouse, industrial, or mid-century modern. If you're covering up a lot of screw holes, why not create a gallery wall and light up the art with an inexpensive Restoration Hardware hack? While Gaines' Instagram features a simple matted and framed photo, the possibilities to get creative are endless, and you can steal her "art disguise" tip while still choosing decor that matches your home and your aesthetic needs. Don't want to add more holes to your walls for the gallery area? Use Command Strips instead so you aren't creating more holes to deal with down the line.