I included this post for several reasons. One I wanted to highlight what a chore it was to build. I had read the poor reviews on ToysRus before ordering on Feebay so I knew I was in for a challenge. I am handy, allowes 2 days to construct and expected frustration. I still was not fully prepared for the ill-fitting parts and factory damage from inadequate packaging. You can see in the photo all the different tools I had to use in addition to the phillips head screwdriver indicated in the instructions. They were better (and funnier) than Ikea instructions but it was as if they knew what a b**** this is to assemble. WARNING: Do NOT use a hammer and tap block to get things (clear walls) in place. Since the wood is warped it is not going to be a perfect fit and chances are the largest sliding door will not slide easily after building. I tried to 'make' it fit and all I did was chip the grey floor paint along the outside edges. I did have to drill additional holes in the underside of the roof to make the screws fit for sturdy construction. Thank goodness I have a drill with all the bits. I can see angry comsumers taking it back in a big pile-o-pieces if they are not tool handy. The roof warping kind of made it not perfect as well, but overall the hosue got built in about a day and a half and the flaws are not that noticable. Naturally the lights did not work, another mood killer. I did manage to get them working which is outlined in another post.
can you post the instruction manual? I can't get this thing put together and I can't find the manual!
ReplyDeleteSorry, just now reading your question. I will work on a separate post with scanned instructions. in the meantime, they are very 'ikea-esque' and not much help. but i will post when time permits.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am trying to put together the Emerson house and are already stuck on step 2. I watched the video on YouTube and it really seems quite simple, but in reality the screw seems way too short. I am using and electric screw driver, but the screw just does not seem to catch into the grooves. Do you have any suggestions?? What do you do when this happens?
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I cant recall exactly that step as I built mine over a year ago, but if resizing the hole with the electric drill doesnt seem to help the only thing I can think of is to try to figure out what size screw is needed and purchase it in the hardware aisle. If worst comes to worse you can try to use liquid nails (caulk gun type thing) and set overnight. I know this set is incredibly frustrating, but you just have to work with it and find a way. If you dont, the whole house will be unstable due to the enormous weight of it once its all put together (50 pounds).
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