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Quick answer
- Mix at least 3 blocks: logs for corners, planks for walls, cobblestone for the base.
- Give it a pitched roof made of stairs, not a flat one.
- Inside, put a bed, a crafting table, a furnace and chests.
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Picking a spot
- Near water, trees and flat ground.
- Close to a village if you can, for trades and food.
- Away from caves that open next to your door.
Building tips
- Build a cobblestone base one block high.
- Use logs on the corners and planks for the walls.
- Push windows one block in from the wall for depth.
- Make the roof from stairs, overhanging the walls by one block.
- Add details: trapdoor shutters, fences, flower pots and lanterns.
Must haves inside
| Block | Why |
|---|---|
| Red bed | Skip nights and set your spawn |
 Crafting table | Craft everything |
 Furnace | Cook food and smelt ore |
 Chest | Store your stuff |
Stay safe
Light up inside and around the house so mobs can't spawn. Use a door you can close, and fence off your animals.
Plan to moveYour starter house is temporary. Keep it simple, then build your real base once you have better blocks.
Cheat sheet
- 3 or more block types
- Logs on corners
- Stair roof with an overhang
- Light everything up
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