Little Cottage Pennfield Cottage User manual

Little Cottage Co.
PO Box 455
Berlin OH 44610
330-893-4212
© 2007 Little Cottage Co.
Cordless drill (12V or higher)
#2 square drive bit
Hammer
6’ step ladder
Tape measure
Square utility knife w/ blade
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braces on both sides and along the top.
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