When Gracia uses wood siding, he stains it with Cabot products, which he says penetrate deep into the material. Available in 74 colors, Cabot water- and oil-based semi-solid stains are guaranteed not to crack, peel, or blister, even under harsh weather conditions. Cabot, 800.877.8246; www.cabotstain.com.

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