The Garage

I decided to tape the garage together today. I've been so busy with little details that I needed to see how much I've done so far.



There is still a LOT more to do...


Here is the deck that will give Grandma a way up to her sewing room.


This room is still just a dream. I plan to do a lot more in here.



I hope you enjoyed this peak at my progress. I think I'll leave the garage as it is for a while.

I'm not quite ready to take it all apart and get back to work. That will happen. Just not today.

Credits: Houseworks Garage Kit and Cupola. Greenleaf Staircase Kit. Handmade dormer inspired by Sylvia.

Real Houseworks

I set up a table outside this morning with my real saw horses. I actually removed a door from its hinges to make the table. Don't tell my landlady!

I'm priming some of the pieces of the garage. These are just the walls and windows.



I'm using a spray primer for the windows. The walls are painted with a brush.


While these pieces are drying, I thought I would run in and do a quick post. I need to go back out and sand everything again.

I found a can of red paint for the exterior in my storage room. :D I had used it to paint the front door of the house I used to live in. Now I don't even have to go to the store today!

Better get back to work. Hope you have a good day!

It's here! Now what?

I received my Houseworks garage kit today! It was on my doorstep when I came home for lunch. Of course, I had to open the box to see what was inside.

I've never built a house from a kit before. The instructions look fairly clear and there are not too many pieces to the puzzle.

The siding is already milled in. That will save me tons of time. There are no shingles included so I'll need to decide what kind of roof I want.

The kit is made out of MDF, not plywood. What little I know about MDF is that it can warp and doesn't like water or water-based paint. There are also safety concerns when cutting and sanding this product. I will need to wear a mask and work outside to avoid inhaling the dust which contains formaldehyde. It's already sanded nicely, but I want to sand it some more.

It's almost like getting a new pet. I just want to hold it and pet it for a while before I do anything else. I'm afraid to do anything else! I don't want to ruin it. I want it to turn out exactly like the picture I have in my head. :D

I would really appreciate any advice you have for dealing with MDF wood. I've read some online but nothing specific about dollhouses. Do I need to seal the wood with something before I start painting?

Maybe I need to have a good old fashioned "garage raising?