How do you fix a hole in drywall in the ceiling?

We fix holes in drywall in the ceiling by placing a piece of wood like a shim or other piece of scrap wood through the hole. This would be placed across the hole so that it could be screwed into on each end through the drywall to hold it in place. It may take more than one piece of wood if it is a large hole. Now, with a scrap piece of drywall you can cut it to fit and screw it to the wood and finish it as you would normally with drywall mud and type. ... more