1 To keep fresh celery, carrots and radishes around at all times, chop them and store them in water in the fridge, which keeps them crisp for a surprisingly long time. 2  Prevent mushrooms from getting slimy by wrapping them in paper towels before refrigerating.
1 A good temperature range for staining is 50 to 90 degrees F--if wood is too hot to leave your hand on comfortably, then it's too hot to stain. 2  Pay attention to humidity too--the higher the humidity, the longer the drying time. Then start staining again in the afternoon when the sun is lower, staining 2 or 3 boards at a time their entire width. 2  A good temperature range for staining is 50 to 90 degrees F--if wood is too hot to leave your hand on comfortably, then it's too hot to stain.
Most professionals charge $2 to $3 per square foot to stain a deck. That includes the cost of labor and materials. However, if you have features like decorative railings that need special attention, or if your deck is very old and weathered, the total cost could reach $5 per square foot or more. As a do-it-yourself project, staining a deck is relatively inexpensive. Budget about $25 to $30 for each gallon of stain. If you donât already own one, plan to spend up to $200 to rent a power washer. Supplies such as brushes, rollers and tape will add $25 to $75 to the total price.