This layout worked great for me at TH5:
http://www.clashofclans-tools.com/Layout-4309
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This layout worked great for me at TH5:
http://www.clashofclans-tools.com/Layout-4309
Ok, thx for sharing :)
i would upgrade your walls, defenses, mortar like someone else said is also a priority upgrade. try and layout your base so you have good coverage with your defenses and compartments, dont lump defenses together.
K, thx a lot!
I would upgrade TownHall
Honestly, up until TH7 I wouldn't worry to much about base design. Just make sure there is a wall around you storages and you should be fine.
As to the upgrading, just try and upgrade as much as possible before each TH upgrade.