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What do I do with unused spackle
Seal tightly and hope. I've had it stay good for a decade.
Worst that happens is you throw it out then.
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Joint compound or spackle?
If you're doing repairs that don't involve taping joints, spackle -- especially non-shrinking spackling compound -- Is Your Friend.
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Reinstalling nail in the wall
If the shelf "randomly came down" the nails were not sufficient to secure it to the wall. Ideally, you want larger nails, or (better) screws, driven into the studs rather than plaster; those will give …