Paint or stain? Paint or stain?

So, a short time ago I stirred the pot of linseed oil and asked myself, "Should I paint it white instead?"

"Maybe paint the roof red?"


["Red would look better than brown, eh": photos GH]

"It would show up better for purple martins, right? They have small eyes."

"And white paint is recommended on several birdhouse web pages. White keeps the birdhouse cooler than the natural cedar - with oil."

"And of all the purple martin houses I've seen, white and red is my favourite. Right?"


["My favourite... so far. Pt. Bruce."]

I put the brush and linseed oil away.

I'm thinking.

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