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.
Step 6: Stain Deck With Paint Pad. Dip paint pad into tray, apply solid coat of stain to entire surface of deck. Once surface is complete, apply stain to sides of deck with paint pad. TIP: If paint pad doesnât cover inside spaces between boards, use a 1â paintbrush for proper coverage. Allow 24 hours for stain to dry before placing furniture on deck. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.