Home Improvement

Get crayon off a wall with 7 methods ranked from gentlest to strongest. See which method suits flat paint or wallpaper and how to fix dull patches.

Door replacement cost by type: interior $450 to $800, entry $650 to $1,050, patio $1,000 to $2,600. Learn the hidden extras and how to read a quote.

Commercial vent hood repair cost explained fix by fix. Belts and motors run $125 to $450 while a new hood costs $9,000 to $19,500. See when to replace.

Best insulation for exterior walls by situation. Compare R-value and cost per square foot for batts and spray foam and blown-in and rigid foam.

Replace exterior door threshold in 8 steps. Check the sill and set the slope. DIY costs $25 to $50 while a pro charges $100 to $300.

How much water does a dishwasher use? New ENERGY STAR models use 3.2 gallons or less per cycle. See yearly totals and ways to cut water use.

Soil level on a washer tells the machine how dirty your clothes are. Learn what light, normal and heavy mean and which setting to pick.

Learn how to get pee smell out of furniture with enzyme cleaners, vinegar and baking soda. Steps for couches, mattresses, wood and leather.

Learn how to get pen ink out of clothes with rubbing alcohol, dish soap and detergent. Fresh and dried stain steps plus fabric tips.

Perm press is a dryer cycle that uses medium heat and a cool-down. Learn what it means, which fabrics suit it and how to stop wrinkles.