Short of replacing this section of plywood, is there another way of
covering up the hole? The hole is about 4" x 5".

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Gheri


If it's near a wall, consider covering it with a cheap stamped metal
louvered heat register cover painted to blend in with the ceiling finish.

They come in all sorts of sizes and only you will know it's not real.

Widen the hole until one of the chrome rings that fits on a stove
just fits, then get a stuffed animal toy, (A ferret or monkey by
preference) and put it up there with just it's head sticking out.