Well if you can't get to a gym, the next best thing to do is invest in some free weights. Grab a couple bench that you can adjust the angle, and get some dumbbells. If you don't have enough cash, you could easily omit the barbell. What are your goals, to get bigger I'd assume, maybe lose some fat? I'm guessing you're kind of a skinny-fat type of body (not much muscle mass, but higher body fat %). In that case, build muscle first, because if you cut the fat off your body, you'll be a little skinny kid, and no one wants that. It's quite unfortunate that you can't get to a gym, since that would have benefited you a lot, regardless, you can still get bigger. You'll want to get on a decent program that would build a good base. Compound lifts are ideal, but since you probably won't have much weight, they would be hard to do. Compound lifts are lifts that incorporate multiple muscle groups (Deadlifts, Squats, Bench Press). Either way, you will have to get on a program that separates the muscle groups, since you need time and rest to build muscle. Lifting tears the fibers in your muscles, and the rest heals them, making them stronger and bigger.
Diet is another important aspect. You will obviously need protein to build muscle (1-2g/lbs of body weight). Supplementation can help you get the protein you need. Whey powder is excellent for post workout, since whey is a fast absorbing protein, it can get into your muscles quicker. While on the topic of post workout nutrition, you should have a shake roughly 30-45 mins after lifting, to optimize your growth. Put some simple carbs in there as well, since they raise your insulin levels, allowing for quicker absorption (Oats and Bananas are great choices). You should look at eating roughly every 3 hours too, about 5-6 meals a day, for this will raise your metabolism. Eating before bed is great if you want to keep the muscle you worked so hard for, think about, you're going about 8 hours without eating, you're body starts breaking down muscle tissue, which is like taking a step backwards. Casein protein is a popular choice, since it has a very slow absorption time (about 6 hours or so). This can be found in dairy products, but the best choice would be cottage cheese due to the high protein levels and lower sugar levels. Some good fats also help slow the digestion process, so some peanut butter is a cheap way to get what you need in your body.
To burn fat, remember, you need a calorie deficit, about 500 below maintenance, and you must do cardio. If you want to build muscle, eat. You can't get bigger if you don't have anything to feed the muscle.
I'd recommend doing some research on your own if you are serious about this. You can easily find some great begginer workouts online. Good luck.
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