A drywall patch includes a base member having a handle attached to it by frangible arms of a yoke, allowing the drywall patch, which also serves as a strong reinforcement plate, strengthening the wall in the repaired area, to be pulled against the blind side of a wall following insertion of the drywall patch into a hole. While the drywall patch is held against the blind side of the wall, screws are used to fasten the patch to the wall, then the handle is removed by breaking it from the base member. Patching compound is then applied, sanded and painted to finish the repair. The base member includes an array of conical apertures to hold patching compound better. Alternatively, the handle may be left attached to the base member and used as a hanger.