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1. Windowed cottage door: about $350-$600, The Bank Architectural Antiques
2. Mirror glass
3. Antiqued-bronze hooks, Pottery Barn
4. Sandpaper
5. Wood glue6. 3-inch trim-head screws
7. 4-inch screws
8. Finish nails
9. Silicone adhesive for mirror glass
10. Plywood for mirror back - Tools List
Photo: Kristine Larsen
1. Remove the Stop Moldings
Remove the top moldings on the back side of the window opening using a small pry bar, and set them aside. Behind the stops are grooves that used to hold the old window glass in place. This is where the new mirror will fit.
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