Drywall Repair for Residential or Commercial Initiatives. Then there are two ways to repair nail pops: use a screwdriver or hammer to drive the nail back into the studs (image 1), then bracket each nail head with carefully spaced drywall screws (image 2); or, take away the nail and drive a screw as a substitute, along with a second screw nearby, to re-secure the drywall to the stud. Place a taping knife or thin plywood behind the software to forestall additional injury to the wall — be particularly careful not to lever in opposition to unsupported drywall or the instrument…