When we have a big project with Western Red Cedar, we like to save time later by pre-staining the boards before we build.
Just need a couple of sawhorses and a drop cloth to get started.
Then we just have to seal the endgrains after we’re done building.
Check out more tips and projects with Western Red Cedar.
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