Michael Moore is not a fan of Obamacare. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Like Moore, Iâd prefer a more nationalized health-care system. But his analysis relies on a common mistake that distorts both the benefits of single-payer systems and the deficiencies peculiar to Obamacare. Insurers are the bogeymen of American health care.
Staining western red cedar. After priming western red cedar siding, shingles, and shakes, you can stain the woodâs surface. A stain protects the cedar from weathering, discoloration, and moisture damage. Walk into any home do-it-yourself paint and supply store and youâre bound to be inundated with finish-stains.
This story covers painting or staining cedar shingles and siding. Finishing Cedar Shingles and Siding. Cedar is a popular material for shingles and siding because natural oils in its heartwood (the dark red wood at the center of the tree) make it resistant to the weather and hungry insects.