Goal and options: How do I mud and tape the seams when patching a hole in drywall?

OPTIONS:
- Take a putty knife to tape and mud the seams.
- Take a steak knife to tape and mud the seams.
output answer: Take a putty knife to tape and mud the seams.

Goal and options: To trim away excess cord.

OPTIONS:
- Use a pair of scissors to cut the extra cord after making a knot.
- Use a pair of tongs to cut the extra cord after making a knot.
output answer: Use a pair of scissors to cut the extra cord after making a knot.

Goal and options: screws

OPTIONS:
- hold child to lap
- fix lap desk
output answer:
fix lap desk