Yeah, I’ve spent more nights in a dirt patch than in a real life apartment. First rule: put your door back‑to‑back with a quick escape tunnel—never let a mob see you come out like a clueless meme. For storage, use those tiered chests in a spiral; the “top‑tier” should be for the stuff you never actually use—just to look good. Keep your crafting stations in a separate room so you’re not drowning in cobblestone when a raid drops. And if you’re like me, throw in a random ritual: every time you craft a sword, dance with a stick and shout “I’m the king of the block!” It keeps the XP meter happy and the community on their toes. Remember, the better your base layout, the more bragging rights you have when you flex it in a stream—just don’t let the other players see you cry over a single lost diamond.