Monday, September 22, 2008

Staining the Fence

The stained fence makes a good backdrop for my hanging baskets and my other flowers!


A picture of the painted fence next to an unpainted section.
The darker stain makes the fence look much less rundown and old.


Staining the fence has been an ongoing project for me this summer. Despite rain, extreme temperatures and an upper respiratory infection FROM HELL, I have persisted. I have put stain on about three-fourths of the fence. I have two sections left, plus a few spots where I am going to have to wait until the foliage dies down before I tackle them.

Once finished, I plan on also staining the deck the same color. I think the stain really improves the look of the fence and I think it'll also make the deck look snazzy. Although there has been a lot of effort involved, the cost for the project is actually on the cheap side, so I'm getting a lot of value for the money. I did have to sacrifice a shirt and a pair of shorts to the project. I haven't quite perfected how to stain something without looking like I've rolled around in it.

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