Gone are the days when a typical man cave consisted of a dingy couch, a spent TV, a few posters, and maybe even a workstation all crammed into a wire- and box-filled utility room. Today's man caves-also known as a guys' hangout space-have evolved into more accommodating havens for relaxation with poker tables, sports bars, and more. Heck, these masculine-driven spaces are becoming so popular they even have a TV show named after them. Here's how to transform your garage, basement, or other unused room into a cool space to kick back with the guys.
The best part about creating a man cave is that it's your personal space to decorate-you can do what you want with it. So if you're forbidden from displaying your autographed Brett Favre jersey in your redesigned blue-and-brown bedroom, you can proudly flaunt it in your man cave-along with your other Packers paraphernalia.
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Treat your man cave-building endeavor the same way you would tackle any other home improvement: arm yourself with specific ideas, carefully measure your space, stay organized, and allot yourself ample time. Prevent snags before you start by checking out the DIY Network's 10 tips for designing and building the ultimate man cave. I especially like their handy how-to videos for projects such as creating a sports bar or a media cave.
A big-screen TV is a man cave must-have, as are comfy chairs and recliners, a wet bar, and games such as a pool table and dartboard. But if you're going to go all out, check out the Gamerator. Designed by three guys, it packs just about everything a guy could ever want into one machine-more than 150 arcade games, a beer dispenser, and a 26-inch flat-panel HDTV. And because it's difficult to hold a beer and play games at the same time, the Gamerator even has two strategically placed cupholders. My favorite part: You can even customize its appearance. What's not to love?
If anything's for sure, it's that man caves aren't going away any time soon.
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