Michael Moore is not a fan of Obamacare. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Like Moore, Iâd prefer a more nationalized health-care system. But his analysis relies on a common mistake that distorts both the benefits of single-payer systems and the deficiencies peculiar to Obamacare. Insurers are the bogeymen of American health care.
Staining western red cedar. After priming western red cedar siding, shingles, and shakes, you can stain the woodâs surface. A stain protects the cedar from weathering, discoloration, and moisture damage. Walk into any home do-it-yourself paint and supply store and youâre bound to be inundated with finish-stains.
If your deck is made from cedar, oak, redwood or other types of hardwood, then you will want to stain immediately after the deck has been built, provided the weather is good. If your deck is constructed of green pressured-treated lumber, then you must wait at least 30 and up to 90 days to allow the wood to dry.