Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Mystery stains that come with annoying night sweats are no match for the ultra-protective Waterguard Pillow Protector. The Spruce It has a quilted design that mirrors afluffy blanket. And it feels like one, toono crispy or crunchy plastic here. These also are great to travel with to protect your noggin from unknown hotel pillows. PHOTO: The Company Store...

Removing orstripping paintfrom any key in of surface is seldom an easy job. Every surface takes paint differently and every punch in of paint reacts differently to the surfaces. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo For years, most professional painters and do-it-yourselfers have relied on chemical-based paint strippers. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo While they can do a good job, many are also highly toxic to humans and the environment. Before you tackle apaint removaljob, take time to read the labels on commercial paint strippers....

Want more design inspiration? Like white, there are various shades to choose from. Some undertones will look more brown, yellow, or grayhence the creation of the word “greige.” Louis Duncan-He Designs Figure out which shades look best with the surrounding features in your home. Gray Gray Space Interior Design Another great color option for your home is gray. While you may love a splashy cobalt room or neon walls, it might not appeal to future dwellers....

Why not take a bit of a risk when it comes to choosing a hue? Meet the Expert Red Can you picture using red in a guest room? “It feels so energetic that I would not feel relaxed,” Weinstein says. Wang ruiping / Getty Images “Red has such a strong personality, it would be hard to make a red room cozy.” Want more design inspiration? Seymour agrees that yellow isn’t an outstanding paint color pick for the guest room....

According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots. Below, we’re sharing four plant types that you will want to pay special attention to when gardening. Opting for a terracotta pot will also create more work for you as a plant parent. Elena Grigorovich / Getty Images Hooper adds that starting seedlings will also not do well in terracotta pots for this same reason. Feifei Cui-Paoluzzo / Getty Images...

Where Do I Have Space for This Item? Want more design inspiration? Is This Item in Good Condition? Massimo Ravera / Getty Images Will I Regret Not Buying This Item? To prevent this from happening, ask yourself how much the item isreallyworth to you. Does This Have Any Meaning to Me? Andreas von Einsiedel / Getty Images These personal connections allowed me to appreciate the item I was bringing back and cherish it for years....

Whether theyre big brown splotches or little green speckles, weve got a fix. When theres too much moisture, the root system cannot absorb it. (Spider mites don’t usually go for more mature leaves.) K. E. Brown / Getty Images These tiny pests can be easily removed with a spray of water on the undersides of the leaves. If so, you may need to water a bit more often. (That said, it is more likely the brown spots appear at thecenterof the leaf with overwatering....

Reddish stems on some varieties are also a natural occurrence. Yellowing stems can result from overwatering, too much sun, infection, and poor nutrition. What Is an Orchid Stem? Gheorghe / Getty Images The orchid stem is the base of the plant where the leaves and flower spikes growth begins. The part of the plant that produces flowers (the spikes) is sometimes erroneously called the stem. The spikes die back naturally when flowering is complete and is not a cause for concern....

Justin Hancock, a horticulturist at Costa Farms, knows why this happens and how to fix it. Read on to learn more about how to get rid of your spider plant’s brown leaf tips. Meet the Expert Justin Hancockis a horticulturist at Costa Farms. The Spruce / Valerie de Leon Moving the plant is an easy solution. If it is, simply moving it may prevent future brown tips," says Hancock. Sadly, once those tips go brown, they won’t turn green again....

Crepe myrtle leaves will wilt and brown due to over-watering or other watering issues. Read on for more reasons your crepe myrtle is turning brown, plus how to fix it. Cercospora leaf spot is a bigger problem in areas with high humidity than it is in other areas. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Want more gardening tips? Nonetheless, they do need water, and they may dry up during especially hot summers with little rainfall....

Desiree Burns Interiors When was the last time you purchased a new set of bed sheets? If your bedsheets are showing rips and tears, they are past their prime and should be replaced. Keep in mind that you might still repurpose these as rags for cleaning around the house. Desiree Burns Interiors Want more design inspiration? Stains Going to bed should be a calming experience, not a chaotic one. Thinning You will want your sheets to be as comfortable and durable as possible....

Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to fix less-than-ideal layouts. “Its not just inefficient; its unsafe.” Want more design inspiration? The Spruce / Alyssa Vela By the fridge, you should aim for 36 inches (plenty of room for those grocery bags). Otherwise, it’s horribly annoying at best or hazardous at worst. This is one of the first things Cerminara looks at in a renovation. The Spruce / Alyssa Vela...

Mila Naumova / Getty Images Like many, I love the scent and look of a realChristmas tree. What I don’t love is the inevitable overthinking that goes along with one. Am I giving it enough water? Mila Naumova / Getty Images Should I be adding something to the water? Can I be doing more to prolong its indoor life? Typically, the moment afew needles fallis when I start doubting my care methods....