A Running List of Unconventional Dollhouse Tools

1. Wax paper is amazing.  I use it to paint on and glue on.  (Works much better than the time I glued the foundation to the dining table.)  Things lift off easily and it folds up neat and tidy for re-use.
2. White Distilled Vinegar, the dollhouse maker's magic eraser.  It's true it will unglue the glue.
3. Post-Its are a great way to label everything.  I busted them out after an epic failure to label in the first place.
4. Valspar color samples provide the perfect amount of paint for the project without major cost.  The screw-top lids are great for paint you're using over several days (weeks, months).
5. Traditional unsharpened pencils are a great nudge tool.  Right before the glue sets, you can use the eraser end to nudge the pieces into alignment.
6. I've found that a small paint roller works to create a great finish.  I didn't buy one special, but found one we had used to paint some baseboards around the house.  It worked great.