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    What is some stuff to have inside my fort?
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    You can have pillows, snacks, and if you like, you can put some decorations inside.
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    Is it okay if I have a cooler, movie player, and snacks in my fort?
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    Yes, it's totally okay! That way, your den will truly feel like your own. Don't forget, the livelier and cosier, the better!
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    Is it wrong to put up a "No Boys" or "No Girls" sign on my fort if I am young?
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    No, it is not wrong to put up the sign, it is your fort and your rules. Just try not to be too mean if someone breaks that rule.
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    Could I bring my puppy and my cat in?
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    Of course! Just keep in mind they might get rowdy and knock the walls of your fort down.
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    What if I want to make storage places in my fort?
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    Perhaps try to fit in some boxes and place them under the chairs or in the corners of the fort. Not only will that secure the blankets, but will also make your fort organized.
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    What if I cannot use the couch cushions?
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    You could use the wall and shelves to make some walls for your den and fold up thick blankets for something to sit on.
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    What if I don't have enough space? Can I do it outside?
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    Sure, as long as the weather is nice and you have permission to bring pillows and other materials outside.
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    Can others say things about your fortress?
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    Yes, they can, but if those comments are rude or mean, don't listen. They're just peasants, and you're the King/Queen of the castle!
  • Question
    What if I have an L-shaped couch with an ottoman in between it?
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    Make the fort as described above and use the space between the couch and ottoman as a secret tunnel!
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    I have no space for couches to build a fort in my house. What can I do?
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    You can use a bed (if you have space in your room) and some other furniture. Be imaginative in the resources used, there is no need to be using only one sort of solution -- forts are about sparking your own ideas for the things to use to make it.
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    What if my cushions aren't removable?
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    You can use pillows and drape longer blankets over the gaps. Use your imagination!
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    How can I make a fort if I have an L-shaped couch?
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    You could make a 3-wall fort. Your couch will already provide two of those walls. You can great the third wall using some pillows, a coffee table, or some chairs.
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    How can I make a fort using a three-seat sofa when there isn't room for chairs?
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    You could use lots of pillows and blankets. If there is a short table, such as a coffee table, you could use that instead.
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    What if somebody breaks my fort and I can't fix it?
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    Start over and build a new fort. Maybe the second one will be even better than the first!
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    What if the blanket keeps slipping off and I can't find any tape/string?
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    You could use clothespins, big binder clips, some heavy books, or anything that is heavy that isn't glass (in case it falls and breaks).
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    Can I make the fort out of / on top of my bed
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    Yes. Pin a light, large sheet to the wall above your bed and then tuck the sheet into the sides of your bed. Make sure the pinned sheet is secure to the wall.
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    What if I only have one chair and a bed?
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    You can still make your fort but it may be a little small. Just drape a large blanket or sheet over the chair and bed, and if you have a dresser use that to.
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    What if I don't have a chair to use?
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    You can use a couch and some other furniture, such as a coffee table or a desk.
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    What if I want to sleep in my fort?
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    Do it! You can sleep in your fort if you want to.
  • Question
    What if my fort get too crowded with items?
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    Take some items out or make the fort bigger to have more room for your items.
  • Question
    What if I have ten cushions but no blanket?
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    You can use a tablecloth if you have one. You can also use curtains, even clothes.
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    Can the chairs be different sizes?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Your roof may be sloped, but other than that, it doesn't matter.
  • Question
    How many people can fit into the pillow fort as shown?
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    The maximum would probably be six, but the most comfortable (in my opinion) would be three.
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    How can I make a fort with one blanket and my bed?
    Community Answer
    It would be hard, but you could try using pillows to make the roof stand up over your bed.
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    What if my parents say no?
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    Then it's better to not do it, as you might get in trouble. You might try explaining where you would place your fort and what materials you would use, and your parents might change their mind and say yes.
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    What if my room doesn't have a bed or a couch or any chairs?
    Community Answer
    Bring in furniture, extra pillows, and other supplies from another room or rooms. Ask permission first and make sure to move everything back.
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    What if i don't have a good blanket fort?
    Community Answer
    Try to bring some extra pillows or blankets in the fort. You can also use other pieces of furniture to build a better one.
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    Can I make a fort with a double bed pushed up against a wall?
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    Absolutely. Just hang a few blankets from the top bunk over the bottom one.
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    What if I can't use pillows?
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    You can substitute something else. For example, a comforter has cushioning, and you could use it as a pillow and a blanket. You could use a large stuffed animal as well.
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    I don't have any regular chairs. I just have rolling chairs or stools, can I still use them?
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    You can use the stools to hold blankets up. You could also put blankets on the rolling chairs and make it an expandable fort.
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