E3 | Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick | Ask This Old House

Remove ring stains from a wood table; soil for houseplants; spot pointing a brick floor.

E3 | Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick | Ask This Old House Ask This Old House

Premiered October 09, 2025
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E3 | Houseplant Soil, Spot Point Brick | Ask This Old House

Tom Silva shares a few methods to remove ring stains from a wood table using vinegar, baking soda, and a clothing iron; Jenn Nawada breaks down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; Mark McCullough repairs a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job. Demonstrating how a homeowner can save time and money with the technique.

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Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers - and we make house calls! The series features some familiar faces, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada.

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