Natural Wall Patcher

2 tablespoons (36 g ) salt
2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
5 teaspoons water

No need to buy a whole container of patching compund to fill a few nail holes in a wall when you can whip up a batch of this simple home formula instead. Combine the salt, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl and stir to make a thick paste. Apply the paste to the nail holes with a putty knife and let dry. Rub lightly with sandpaper until smooth and then paint to match your wall.