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"Identify the Parts"

This may be the most important step in building a dollhouse. The builder is reading the instructions and trying the pieces. This step is valuable for becoming familiar with the parts, for getting the parts grouped in assembly order, and for figuring out the painting plan. Skipping this step is a mistake for beginners and experienced builders alike.

As you identify the parts, label them with sticky notes using the names from the parts list. Then the parts' names will be familiar to you as you read the instructions.

Mark them off the parts list so you know you have everything and have identified everything.

Parts (here)
PreAssembly
  Floors, Foundations, and Roofs
  Mark the Floors for painting
Paint
Assembly:
  Housebody 1: First floor
  Housebody 2: Second floor
  Top Floor - mark and paint
  Tower and Roof
Exterior Frinishing
 Index
    Corner Trim
    Windows
    Shingles and Dormers
    Rails Assemble  Install  Addendum
Interior Frinishing   
Interiors Home
  Interior Window Trim
  Dividers
  Stairs,   Banister & Landing