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

Season 24 Episode 3 | 23m 42s

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.

Aired: 10/08/25 | Expires: 10/23/25
Funding for Ask THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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