When you need to paint on a new wooden dollshouse make up a watery mix of pva glue and water, paint the mix onto the wood, leave for 24 hours to dry and the paint wont absorb into the wood, and you wont use as much paint.

About Shaun
I discovered the Doll house hobby only a year ago and am now on my 3rd property.
The house i am working on at present has three floors one of which i have decided to convert into a shop. This has involved changing the whole layout inside and out but I am thoroughly enjoyiing the challenge.
I must confess, my best pleasure is furnishing the houses, Hickleton have now made this experience even more enjoyable and as its my birthday next month, I have already put in my orders with friends and family so they know what to get me.

Tip 1

When looking for materials to use as brickwork or roof tiles. Pop to your local DIY store and purchase some self adhesive floor tiles which come in a range of designs and effects.
I bought a pack of red terracotta effect tiles and a pack of grey flagstone effect tiles.
I the cut them into small brick sizes and roof tile sizes and stuck them in place.\
I have had several comments on how realistic they look.

Tip 2

Some empty cerial packets cut into strips of tiles (approx. measurements of 10mmx15mm per tile).
Then with some help of red spray a touch of gold spray and minimal green spray gives a cheap yet realist look for roof tiles.

To great realistic hedging for a dolls house garden use pieces of polystyrene (obtained from packing of electrical goods, toys etc)
Cut the polystyrene into the desired shape (for topiary) and spray with green fleck stone plasti-kote project paint(can be obtained from most DIY stores and good craft shops).