|
|
|
|
Dear <<First Name>>,
September marks the beginning of the 2016 NFL season. Across the country, guys will be hanging out in their man caves cheering for their favorite teams. Do you wish you had one of those special retreats in your home? See our tips below for creating your own man cave.
Dave Baskam, P.E.
|
|
 Your Man Cave
A man cave is a room or a space used as a retreat by the man of the house—a place that is designed and equipped according to his personal taste. In this relaxed environment he can work on his hobbies, enjoy favorite leisure activities and hang out with his male friends in the absence of female surveillance. It gives guys the freedom to express themselves.
Your man cave could be located in a variety of places inside or outside your home. This decision depends on the layout of your home, the needs your family has for the available space, and the activities that will take place in your man cave. The basement, attic, garage or a secluded outdoor location are all possibilities.
So, what would you like to do in your man cave: shoot billiards, throw darts, watch sports on TV, play cards? Or are you more into working on a hobby, strumming your guitar, or watching a favorite movie?
 If you like to work on cars for fun, it is pretty obvious you should set up your special manly retreat in the garage. It can become that place where you also get together with friends to talk about cars and watch NASCAR races. Begin converting your garage to a man cave by clearing out all those miscellaneous items, such as rusty garden tools and broken kids toys, that you no longer use.
If you want the garage to be a welcoming space year-round, consider adding insulation, especially if yours is a detached garage. Install a ductless mini-split unit for climate control, along with ceiling fans for added circulation. Interlocking, rubberized tile placed over a concrete slab floor provide cushioning for your feet while shooting pool. Be sure to include a bathroom in your man cave, with both a toilet and a urinal.
Comfortable seating is essential in a man cave. Large recliners with footrests and cup holders will be very popular among your guy friends. Including a sectional sofa and padded bar stools will provide enough seating for larger groups. Leather or soft vinyl upholstery offer easy maintenance.
For serious fun, set up a fully stocked bar with a sink, liquor cabinet, kegerator, beverage refrigerator and microwave. That way you will not need to run to your kitchen every time you want something to eat or drink.
Consider everything you will want for media. Do you want several flat screen TVs lining the wall so you can capture every single sports game all at the same time? How about a gaming console? Do you want dimmable, ambient theater-style lighting along with general lighting?
Darker paint colors like deep oranges, browns, grays, blacks and other neutrals create a masculine vibe. Furniture and wall coverings made from wood, stone, brick and metal reinforce that masculine feel. Against this backdrop, you have the opportunity to display all your prized possessions, such as sports memorabilia, trophies, collectables, movie posters and more.
Chances are, if you make your man cave this inviting, your family will beg to spend time there with you as well! And there is nothing wrong with sharing your man cave once in a while with those special people.
|
|
Contact
Baskam Construction Services
200-17 East Second Street
Huntington Station
New York 11746
Phone: 631.549.9787
Email Us
baskambuilt.com
|
About Us
Since 1991 Dave Baskam and his team have worked with a passion for building. The key to success has been providing clients with exceptional, personalized service—guiding them through the maze of home renovation. Delivering dependable, trustworthy and committed service is the mission of Baskam Construction Services.
Learn More
|
|
WHERE QUALITY IS BUILT IN
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
