What time of year is best to stain a fence?

• <div><p>Late spring or early summer is usually the best time to stain a fence. Pick your timing carefully and aim to start your DIY when you see a forecast that shows no rain and low humidity levels for at least a few days. If it’s too hot (like in the middle of summer), the stain will dry out too quickly. If it’s too cold (like in the winter and early spring), the stain might not be able to fully dry.</p></div>

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Black Sheep Grounds Keeping

Black Sheep Grounds Keeping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

11 years of experience

Are you looking for a lawn care company that goes the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction? At Black Sheep Groundskeeping we pride ourselves in our attention to detail and over the top customer service. We treat every property we service as if it was our own. Not only lawn maintenance we also offer spring/fall cleanups, tree trimming (not tree removal), hedge trimming, bush trimming, and much more! Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to taking on your project!

"Black Sheep Grounds Keeping did a great job. Communication was solid from the start. They were prompt, worked efficiently to get the job done."

Jeff S on August 2024

"Black Sheep Grounds Keeping did a great job. Communication was solid from the start. They were prompt, worked efficiently to get the job done."

Jeff S on August 2024

CK Maintenance

CK Maintenance

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

3 years of experience

We pride ourselves on quality work and great customer service. We believe in going out of our way for our customers! We work very hard to make sure that all of our customers are pleased with the work we do! We believe that every job, no matter the size, deserves our full attention and should be done right! We have more than 25 years of construction experience and have developed many skills over that time. Let our knowledge and experience bring your dreams to reality!

"Chris and Mitch did the most excellent job! We look forward to more from them in the future. They did a 3 day job in 1 day! Just great constuction knowledge. A special thanks to them. thanks again so much! Kevin"

Kevin M on October 2022

"Chris and Mitch did the most excellent job! We look forward to more from them in the future. They did a 3 day job in 1 day! Just great constuction knowledge. A special thanks to them. thanks again so much! Kevin"

Kevin M on October 2022

Mid Valley Electric

Mid Valley Electric

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23 local quotes requested

Mid Valley Electric, has been doing business in the area for years. Our professionalism, integrity and attention to detail is what sets us apart from the rest. Customer service and satisfactory has and will always be our number one importance. Give us a call today!

"We needed a 30 Amp outlet for our travel trailer, I contacted Mid Valley Electric and we had our needed work done within a week."

Darrell M on June 2021

"We needed a 30 Amp outlet for our travel trailer, I contacted Mid Valley Electric and we had our needed work done within a week."

Darrell M on June 2021

Rixs Fixs, LLC

Rixs Fixs, LLC

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12 local quotes requested

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

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Jant K on April 2025

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Jant K on April 2025

I do almost any yard work, landscaping, mowing, weeding, gutter cleaning, etc. If you have a project message me and I would be happy to help!

Outdoor Solutions

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1 years of experience

Outdoor Solutions specializes in roofing and siding, but also work on gutter cleaning, landscaping, drywall, and pressure washing to meet your needs.

Bison landscapes

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Bison landscapes is a NDSU student owned and operated company that provides quality lawn care for an affordable rate. With high tuition prices and years of experience in landscape I provide professional lawn care services to help pay for school. We offer Landscape, mowing, snow removal, cleanups or any lawn care services. We would love to have your business!

Fargo Home Exteriors

201 17th Street North

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Fargo Home Exteriors

201 17th Street North

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Specialized in tree trimming and removal, cleaning gutters, windows, and egress window wells. Have been doing this for the past year. It is just small team so everything gets done right. I pride myself on the quality work I provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services I offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Absolutely helpful this two gentlemen, reasonable rates, respect my property and most of all on-time when they've came in. As a retired landlord, I highly recommended this two gentlemen to anyone who needed help in their yards neither nor the house. Thank you kindly working with me for extra miles this morning!"

Grettz M on November 2023

"Absolutely helpful this two gentlemen, reasonable rates, respect my property and most of all on-time when they've came in. As a retired landlord, I highly recommended this two gentlemen to anyone who needed help in their yards neither nor the house. Thank you kindly working with me for extra miles this morning!"

Grettz M on November 2023

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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend it. A wired brush or a brush with metal bristles damages concrete and asphalt during the stain removal process. For the best results, stick to nylon stiff enough to do the job but gentle enough to keep from scratching the driveway. For extra caution, skip the brush entirely and use towels.

Late spring or early summer is usually the best time to stain a fence. Pick your timing carefully and aim to start your DIY when you see a forecast that shows no rain and low humidity levels for at least a few days. If it’s too hot (like in the middle of summer), the stain will dry out too quickly. If it’s too cold (like in the winter and early spring), the stain might not be able to fully dry.

Paint your fence, install customized fence slats, or attach a bamboo screen for a more appealing yard aesthetic. Paint can give your yard a unique and fun look, and adding fence slats gives you a classic fence appearance. Bamboo screens are probably the most unique option that can add a fun vibe to your space.

You should inspect the area regularly for rust, clean it with a wire brush, repaint it every few years, and apply a protective sealant to prevent corrosion.

Wood stain is usually dry to the touch within 6 to 8 hours, but you should let each coat sit for 24 hours before applying another coat or applying a protective coat over it. If you applied your stain in high humidity or cold temperatures, you may need to wait up to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.

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