Nail pops are a problem across the country.  The term comes from the nails that hold the drywall to the studs actually popping out through the face of the drywall.  This is from either a house settling or the wood studs drying out over time, squeezing the nail out of the wood and pushing it through the drywall.  The fix for this isn't terribly hard, but it's tedious because there are up to 32 nails in a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of drywall.  Pound the nail through the drywall to the stud.  Then, just above it, place a drywall screw to hold the drywall to the stud, and finish it off with a few coats of spackle or joint compound.  Finally, seal and paint it.  Most home improvement stores also sell nail pop kits that can make this job easier.

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