61.   If the wood comes out nice and new looking, you can apply two coats of a satin polyurethane varnish.

62.   If you can stand a light gray fence, scrape and sand all the old paint and stain off, and apply one coat of a semitransparent stain.

63.   If none of these works, sand the finish and apply two coats of a latex house paint.

64.   If you decide to paint the shelves, a smoother and more durable finish can be achieved by applying a coat of sanding sealer to the wood before painting.

65.   If the clapboards are in good shape, I suggest you apply two coats of a latex solid stain, not a paint, after heavy sanding.

66.   If a thick coat is applied, it will fail.

67.   If they clean up, you can apply two coats of a high-gloss or satin oil-based polyurethane varnish.

68.   If you are reluctant to stop the sealing, then apply one coat of a semitransparent preservative stain.

69.   If you have stained the shutters, you will want to apply a coat of clear varnish.

70.   If you want to keep the high coppery shine, apply a coat of spray plastic or lacquer.