Speedykiki Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Hi all. I’m new here and thought I would introduce myself. I have no experience but purchased my mother’s custom dollhouse years ago at their auction. The dollhouse is almost one of a kind. Her sister received an identical dollhouse the same year- about 1947 or so, they don’t recall exactly. I am ready to renovate it and hopefully one day have grandchildren of my own to play with it. looking for all advice you have- should I do electricity? It currently has no doors or windows and the back is unfinished. Should I cut those in and finish the backside? I want it to be played with- touched, not just to look at. Thank you! Edited February 10, 2019 by Speedykiki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Welcome. Post a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Welcome to the little family, Kari. My mother stuck my 1940s Keystone dollhouse in their leaky garage where damp and bugs destroyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi Kari! And welcome! Love that unique house! I do lots of rehabs, and in my opinion a "play" house doesn't really need the expense (and delicate fixtures) of electric. Kids can be rough. Windows would def be a fun addition...and I would even investigate what is behind those closed in parts to see if more rooms would be possible: an attic room with a window in the roof or a dormer would be fun! (that is if you don't mind changing the original structure) You know- you could actually make the back into the front! Add a front door, windows (maybe with some flower boxes) ..oh gosh, I would add some strip wood and make it look like a Swiss Chalet! Looks like it mostly needs a good cleaning, a good round with the sander (I have one of those mouse sanders-love it!) and some paint and love. What a fun project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Before you do any sanding, please purchase a lead paint test kit. Chances are lead paint was used. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hey Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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