Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Home Depot Trip

Made a quick trip to Home Depot and was perusing the lumber section when my eyes fell upon a curious sight. Right there by the 1:1 sized wood trim was what can only be described as 1:12 scale trim. Have they carried this the whole time and I never noticed???

The selection was on the small side but the pieces they had were fantastic. And so were the prices! I quickly snatched a bunch up in a frenzy (as if there were a hoard of miniaturists coming 'round the corner) and moved on. They were actually out of closed cell insulation foam in the thickness I needed but finding the trim made the trip worthwhile.

I don't have my camera as it is loaned out for a camping trip BUT as soon as I get it back I will post pics of the trim I scored. I love Home Depot but I never shop there for my real home......just my mini ones. Does that make me a bad person? My own roof could be caving in but I won't have time to fix it because I am too busy cutting shingles for my dollhouse....

I am furiously working on a covered entry to Garth Manor. One of the recent changes I made to the exterior plans. I think it will be a nice touch. Once I "stone" the piece, I will need to get my brickwork laid out on the porch floor so it can be installed. And I still haven't built the front door! Ugh!!! Getting ahead of myself.......

5 comments:

  1. I had heard someone on another forum mention this new selection at Home Depot. I'll have to get over there soon! :D

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    1. The selection is not great but STILL! You should check it out for sure. I hate ordering trim on-line. Call me old school but I like to see it in my hands. They actually had trim that I think is perfect for Garth Manor so I was excited! Still, I really wanted my foam so I could start building up the base :(
      As they say "Keep Calm and Mini On!"

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    2. Gawd really? Can I just be the first person with exciting news for just once in my life?!

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  2. I mentioned this on Dream Dwellings a couple of months ago! My husband works for Home Depot and it seems they have had a lot of requests for this size trim. If you look around the department you will also see a display of "Hobby Wood" usually found in a big square box.

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    1. I have to go back to get my foundation foam so I will look for the hobby wood. I have mostly been relying on my local Model Railroading shop for my craft woods. I was just really surprised by the trim. It was a neat find! Tell your hubby to thank Home Depot for me!

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