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How to Build an Indoor Fort

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An indoor fort is something that everyone can build and enjoy. The materials are available in almost every household.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Clear an area around a sofa or bed.

  2. Step 2

    Prop sturdy sofa cushions near the sofa or bed to form the walls of the fort. Use chairs, if necessary, to prop up the cushions.

  3. Step 3

    Build the roof by draping sheets over the walls.

  4. Step 4

    Put a smaller pillow on the floor between two upright sofa cushions to construct a window.

  5. Step 5

    Create a door with the simple and elegant drape of a sheet or blanket. Or build a tunnel entrance by tilting cushions together.

  6. Step 6

    Use a party noisemaker for the doorbell.

  7. Step 7

    Use cushions, blankets and cardboard boxes to make furniture.

Tips & Warnings
  • To make a split-level fort, use a bed or couch for the upper level and the floor as the lower level. Or, build your fort on a bunk bed.
  • A small cooler is a useful item to have in your indoor fort. It's nice to have cool drinks and snacks at your fingertips to offer your guests.
  • Make sure your fort does not block halls and passageways.

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fortexpert said

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on 3/2/2009 omg this effin site sucks who the ef would CARE about making effin FORTS!? i mean, COMMON SENSE PEOPLE! you have to look online just to figure This out

dekin1 said

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on 4/10/2008 Three chamber fort, ideal for boaty and gbb. Use bed as main/upper level, chairs on left and right side with sheet covering bed across the chairs. Couch cushions to reinforce walls and make tunnel entrance. Use of tin can phone is a must, flashlight to see, bring food and drink also. If bored, try making up a game... be creative

dekin1 said

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on 4/10/2008 Bring a small tv or portable dvd player in, be sure to make a secret back door for quick escape, walkie talkies for anyone on a dangerous mission outside and a storage room for all your treasures.....

dekin1 said

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on 4/10/2008 Bring a small tv or portable dvd player in too, secret back door for quick escape. Walkie talkies are good if someone leaves the fort. Secret room to stash your treasures...

dekin1 said

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on 4/10/2008 Bring a small tv or portable dvd player in too, secret back door for quick escape. Walkie talkies are good if someone leaves the fort. Secret room to stash your treasures...

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