Q: I've read about nail pops in drywall, but what do you do about screw pops? My house is five years old and I've had this problem on the walls and ceilings for four years. I've fixed a dozen or so by screwing each on back and spackling over it, but I'm getting tired of the repair work.
— Regis Famawi, Greenville, S.C.
Here's how to avoid the dusty mess of sanding drywall joint compound: When the compound is completely dry, soak a sponge in warm water, wring it out, and then use it to lightly smooth out the patch. Rinse and wring out the sponge after every couple of swipes.
