I even have an old metal doll house that was given to me around age 3. I still have the house, all the furniture and the dolls. But the door and windows are all broken off their hinges and lost. I kept it at my parents' house for many years. When my daughters were little, I brought it back for them to play with. Now it's in my attic, waiting for either Grandchildren or Ebay. I also have a dollhouse kit I bought some 30 years ago, but never put together. It looks like Scarlett O"hara's mansion, Tara. That is, if it ever got put together.

Congradulations Dona, We are building new with an old house design, but it's not the same. It's always been a dream of mine to completely renovate an 1800's or older home incorporating new materials that you dont see,(such as electrical, plumbing,insulation,etc), and reproducing the woodwork and astethics to it's original form. In other words, bring it back to life. If you have a recycled building supply in or around your area, they often have period materials such as doors, mouldings, sinks,etc. that often times were used in the days of your home when it was new.I've also heard mention of some window mfg's that make period reproduction products that look original, but are way more energy efficient. Maybe someone out there can give you a link.Im an old hippie carpenter that has a great passion for vintage homes. We are building in an old logging town in the sierra nevada's , where working on some 1800's homes might turn into a reality. Best of luck and have great fun working on your "baby". Merry Xmas to all!

While the threshold will be aluminum, the side jambs will be wood. You should install a flashing detail that keeps the wood from contacting the stone. It could be metal or one of the rubberized adhesive products that will go over the stone and run up the RO jack studs about a foot. Ron

You will never win the fight against Bermuda. Learn proper Bermuda lawn maintenance (which is very different than Tall Fescue maintenance) and I'm sure the Bermuda will recover to fill in the bare spots in your lawn. You don't need to make a decision now. The ideal time to plant Tall Fescue (seed or sod) is in the Fall, so you may as well tend to your existing Bermuda now and see how it does over the summer.