I have been thinking about what to post on here and this is exactly what I have been thinking about. As others have posted already you just need a flat place. Does not have to be expensive just sturdy. I have a pre cut piece of countertop that has a backsplash on it from Menards a store we have here. It is sitting on a desk my dad picked up from the curb. it will work better after I clean all the stuff off that is non model related. Do not look past the second hand store, old dressers work great for storage maybe you can find an old desk.