I show you how I treat wood for outdoor use on a budget. If your wood will be in the ground or in contact with the ground I would first burn it. You can use a torch or you can use a traditional fire. Then I add the stain to the wood and then the burnt wood. I use a half and half mixture of burnt motor oil and diesel fuel and then add a cup of boiled linseed oil per gallon. If you want the stain to be lighter you can add a light outdoor stain to your mixture. Hope this helps!
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