re: Anybody ever build their little girl a DIY dollhouse?

My pa-in-law built this one for my wife when she was three (in 1970). He recently added the furniture and interior finishes and touched up the exterior after the wear and tear of more than 50 years.

His advice would be, "Proceed cautiously. Measure twice, cut once, and use those teensy-tiny little tools that you can only get at a place that specializes in the construction of doll houses. Pay attention to the details because that's what really makes it special."

Also, get a measuring tape and a ruler that have markings down to 1/32" for accuracy at this scale.