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Mask the house

Mask the house — step 4 of 6 in Deck Staining Guide. Tape siding, cover plants, move the grill. Work in shade or on a cooler day. No rain in the forecast for the dry time on the label.

Mask the house — step 4 photo from Deck Staining Guide

Free home & diy tip: Mask the house (step 4 of 6 from "Deck Staining Guide").

Tape siding, cover plants, move the grill. Work in shade or on a cooler day. No rain in the forecast for the dry time on the label.

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