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.
According to most deck stain manufacturers, the air temperature should be no lower than 45 degrees while being applied. This is only an average. Some deck stains need to be applied when the temperature is at least 60 degrees.Check the label on the deck stain you are using. In addition, once the stain is applied the temperature should not drop below freezing for 8-12 hours.This can otherwise hinder the curing process of the stain. Penetrating stains will not cure properly while film forming deck stainâs adhesion will be jeopardized.n addition, once the stain is applied the temperature should not drop below freezing for 8-12 hours. This can otherwise hinder the curing process of the stain. Penetrating stains will not cure properly while film forming deck stainâs adhesion will be jeopardized.