How to Build a Man Cave
Need to escape the estrogen? Create a man cave for yourself with the help of this Howcast video.
Instructions
- Step 1: Find the perfect spot Find the perfect spot. Pick somewhere relatively secluded with enough elbow room for you and your pals. Tool sheds, garages, basements, and back rooms are ideal.
- Step 2: Decorate it Center your inner sanctum around your interests. Incorporate a space for barroom games, and a nook for your hobbies.
- Step 3: Get your A/V on Get your A/V on; like all things masculine, size does matter. So get the biggest TV possible for the space and your budget. Connect it to video-game consoles, media devices, and an audio system.
- TIP: Keep a ready supply of seemingly useless gadgets on hand to entertain you and your guests.
- Step 4: Set up food and drink Dedicate space to food and drink. Nothing is worse than having to venture out of your sanctuary for refreshments. Build a bar or just use a cabinet to store spirits, glasses, snacks, and bowls. Set up a mini-fridge for beer and soda.
- TIP: Stock up on a variety of manly periodicals to peruse.
- Step 5: Get an athletic corner The man cave can't be all fun and games. Reserve some space for the physical activity of choice to keep you fit, strong, and above all -- manly.
- FACT: The size of the average American home has more than doubled since the 1950s to 2,349 square feet.
You Will Need
- Suitable space
- Large TV
- Video game consoles
- Media devices
- Audio system
- Bar or cabinet
- Mini-fridge
- Bowls and glasses
- Alcohol
- Snacks
- Sodas
- Athletic equipment
- Gadgets (optional)