Why don't you use money to build a secret base?
In the past 10 days, discussions about "low-cost DIY" and "secret bases" have soared across the Internet, especially young people who are keen to create exclusive spaces using zero-cost or waste materials. This article will combine hot topics and practical tips to teach you how to build a cool secret base without spending a penny!
1. Recent hot topics and sources of inspiration

| hot topics | Relevance | Source of material | 
|---|---|---|
| Renovation of waste cartons | ★★★★★ | Douyin, Xiaohongshu | 
| Wild tree house design | ★★★★☆ | Station B, Zhihu | 
| Balcony corner renovation | ★★★☆☆ | Weibo, Douban | 
2. Guide to obtaining zero-cost materials
According to actual measurements by netizens, the following materials are easiest to obtain for free:
| Material type | Get channels | Applicable scenarios | 
|---|---|---|
| Large carton | Supermarket/Electronic City Recycling Area | indoor fortress | 
| tree branch plank | Community greening and pruning | outdoor treehouse | 
| discarded fabric | clothing store cloth | decorative partition | 
3. Step-by-step construction plan
1.Site selection skills: Prioritize the unused corners of the home (space on the top of the closet/under the bed) or safe open space in the community
2.Structural erection:
| Base type | core structure | Reinforcement plan | 
|---|---|---|
| cardboard castle | Multi-layer staggered stacking | Tape rice-shaped reinforcement method | 
| twig shack | triangular support structure | Vine braid fixed | 
3.Functional partition: It is recommended to divide the storage area (old shoe boxes), display area (bottle cap decoration), and rest area (old pillows)
4. Recent popular decoration ideas
The latest decoration solutions collected from social platforms:
| decorative elements | Material source | Performance score | 
|---|---|---|
| fluorescent graffiti | Expired fluorescent stick liquid | Amazing effect at night | 
| natural wind chimes | Shell/pine cone skewers | The first choice for healing | 
| secret map | Kraft paper bag cutting | Enhance the sense of ritual | 
5. Safety precautions
1. The carton base needs to be kept away from fire sources and humid environments
2. For outdoor construction, land ownership must be confirmed
3. All materials need to be disinfected before use
6. Popular case analysis
The “Doomsday Fortress” built by Douyin user @Waste Transformation King using 18 express delivery boxes received 2.3 million likes. Its core skills are:
| Innovation point | Implementation method | 
|---|---|
| Foldable design | The boxes are connected with rope slip knots | 
| hidden entrance | a flip structure disguised as a wardrobe | 
Create a stunning secret space without the need for specialist tools by using discarded materials and the latest internet ideas. rememberThe real secret base does not lie in how much you spend, but in your creativity and intention!
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