GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Oftentimes, the most challenging part of playing Minecraft is when you spawn into a world for the first time. That's because you come into the world ...

Sun, sand, and the perfect beach house! 🏖️🌅 In this beautiful Minecraft tutorial, you'll learn how to build a beach house that fits perfectly along the shoreline. Reiners' son made guests uneasy at ...

This Minecraft tutorial shows step-by-step how to build a starter house in the Badlands and Mesa biome. The design uses terracotta, wood, and natural details to create a compact and functional ...

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To build a portal in Minecraft, you can use a lot more obsidian than this to fit your needs (easy transportation, farming purposes). But this guide will help you build a nether portal efficiently, ...

You can make smooth stone in Minecraft by smelting stone with any type of fuel. Smooth stone is one of the most popular construction materials in the game. You can also combine smooth stone with iron ...

The Minecraft Lightning Rod is the best way to redirect lightning, which is not only handy if you'd like to protect a wooden Minecraft house, but also if you want to save your Villagers from turning ...

How do you make banners in Minecraft? Minecraft banners are a great way to spruce up your base, pinpoint locations on a map, or even customize your battle gear in the popular survival game. However, ...