Christmas is just around the corner... and what would be
the perfect gift for the man who has everything (or at least deserves it)?
…design a Man Cave for his own private retreat!
for their own
sanctuary. Call it the Man Cave, call it a mantuary
or just call it HIS ROOM — it’s a hideaway where the TV screen can never be too
big, the beverages can never be too cold and the home team can never score too
many points.
Some Man Caves
have high-tech electronics and rare sports memorabilia. Others are simply odd
collections and cement floors. They’re all designed with the express purpose of
creating a comfort zone for their owners.
Don't
know where to start on the design of a Man Cave ?
Here are 10 great tips to take into consideration:
1. Take
some time to walk through the space you want to designate as The Man Cave and
visualize what you want it to look like. Be realistic in your assessment of the
space and function.
2.
Whether it’s a pool table, a jukebox, a special picture or a valued piece of
sports paraphernalia, pick an object that you like and make it your inspiration
in choosing the overall look and color of the Man Cave .
3.
Measure the space (length, width, AND height) and transfer these measurements
onto a piece of graph paper using a set scale. Use it to plan the Man Cave
in detail. The more details you work out on paper, the easier the task of
building it will be.
4. If the
Man Cave requires construction, make a list
of all the materials you will need to accomplish the build. If you’re working
with a budget, make sure to leave yourself a 10-15% allowance for miscellaneous
or unforeseen costs. Trust me, there will be some!
5. Make a list of all
the tools you will need. Whatever you don’t have you can either borrow from
friends and family or rent from your local home improvement store.
6. If your build
requires plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, contact licensed professionals for
their input or services. Don’t tackle something if you’re not comfortable with
it. If you hire a contractor, get a signed quote from that contractor for the
work to be done.
For more
information on hiring a Contractor,
follow this link to my blog 10
Questions to Ask a Potential Contractor.
7. Before
you start your build, make a step-by step list of what needs to be done in
order. Schedule these plans with your contractor.
8. Ask
friends and family to help with the build. Try to get people with some building
skills so that they might help you direct your plan of attack.
9. Set
goals for yourself and your team to accomplish each step of the build in a
given time frame.
10. If
you hit a wall (figuratively speaking) and have any questions about any aspect
of your build, I suggest you do one of two things… contact me or leave a
comment below that tells me your dilemma!
Now,
won't he be surprised on Christmas Morning when he finds out you know some much
about a Man Cave ?
Watch my video for more useful
tips on building a Man
Cave