UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVES YOU CAN TOTALLY DIY

03Introduction

04Chapter One:

Where to Put Your Man Cave

05Chapter Two:

How to Design Your Man Cave

07Chapter Three:

DIY-ing Your Man Cave with The Pool People

08Conclusion

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THE MODERN MAN CAVE IS AN INTERESTING SOCIOLOGICAL PHENOMENON, AND FACE IT: it’s fun to say! But most ‘man caves’ are actually just really tricked out family game rooms or entertainment rooms. Some are set up more like a home theater, with a few arcade games for nostalgia’s sake. Others are full-scale game rooms, complete with a wet bar, billiard table, games, and décor worthy of the finest sports bars in the country.

Whether you’re building a cozy place to watch sports with a couple of buddies or are planning a monster man cave with flat screen TVs, a 9-foot billiard table, and an arcade that hails to the glory days of the 80’s, The Pool People has what you need to get it right.

We also have experience in building commercial rec rooms and game rooms, so if your application is for a business, we can help.

INTRODUCTION

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Where to Put Your Man CaveIN MOST CASES, you’re lucky to have a room for a DIY man cave so you probably can’t negotiate more than that. But if you are in a position to choose the room or location of your man cave, we have a few suggestions:

• Near a water source (or run water to your man cave) – Whether you’re mixing drinks, need to clean up a spill, or want a private bathroom for the man cave, you’ll need to locate it near a water source for easy hookup.

• Near the garage or an outdoor area for spill-over activities – This gives you easy

access to more room if the crowd gets too big, as well as close proximity to any toys you’re harboring, like the classic car renovation, motorcycle, or boat.

• Away from kids’ rooms, the kitchen, and other areas where you might disturb others

– The key is to be able to hoop a little when your team scores or when you sink that impossible bank shot off 2 balls and the bumper, without waking the baby or disturbing the rest of the household.

If you don’t have much leeway in where the man cave goes, consider options like soundproof walls or adding an exterior doorway so you can step outside for a game of cornhole or to enjoy a cigar.

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How to Design Your Man CaveThere’s nothing wrong with stealing when it comes to a design you like. Spend some time browsing the internet or social media for ideas. Themed man caves are extremely popular, from football to retro video games, a cult classic movie to your favorite band – you can build your man cave to be anything you like.

The Pool People offers engraved licensed sports logos on all of our games, including pool tables, cornhole games, tiki toss games, air hockey tables, and more. Ask about a themed setup featuring the Packers or Badgers! Our engraved sports team logos are officially licensed.

What is the primary focal point for your Man Cave?

Swim spas are a powerful alternative to a hot tub or swimming pool, combining the benefits of your favorite hot tub hydrotherapy with the aquatic activities of a backyard pool. Built for young and old alike, a swim spa is a recreational haven that every person in your family will adore.

When looking at swim spa models, it’s important to discover the different available features. Would you like:

• A big screen TV for watching sports• A pool/billiards table• Ping pong table (You can get an affordable conversion top that allows the pool table

to double as a ping pong table or table tennis.)• A wet bar• A shuffleboard• Putting green or virtual reality golf simulator• Arcade games• A dartboard• Foosball table• Air hockey table• A humidor and cigar collection

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What is the purpose ofyour Man Cave?

There are two approaches to man cave design. You could either opt for a single big-ticket item that takes up most of your space and budget, or several smaller items for more gaming options. If you opt for a large piece, plan to put it in the center of the room, and then see what you have room for around the walls.

To create a multipurpose man cave, section off your room and pick several items to fill each space. Don’t forget to leave room for comfortable seating, a bar or mini-kitchen for drinks and snacks, any décor you choose, and the lighting you want.

How will you light your Man Cave?

When it comes to lighting, LED effects are amazingly popular. But you’ll want to also include some traditional lighting, because you’ll want to have optimal visibility to run wires, maintain your equipment, and clean up. Specialty LED lights alone make it really hard to see the loose wire behind the flatscreen or those chip crumbs under the recliner.

What do you need to store in your Man Cave?

Don’t forget storage areas, as well. You’ll want a place to tuck away things like spare light bulbs, the massive quantities of snacks and drinks you score at

the big box store, Blue-rays or CD collections, video games, and the like. Ottomans, coffee tables, and other furnishings can harbor tons of

extras, and you can add some shelving or drawers, as well. Safe, convenient storage helps assure the kids won’t stumble on

something they don’t need to play with.

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DIY-ing Your Man Cavewith The Pool PeopleThe Pool People carries all of the games you need to create the Man Cave of your wildest imagination. We offer all price points of billiard tables, including used tables if you’re on a budget. From table tennis to shuffleboards, putting greens to arcade games, let us help you build the best Man Cave in the neighborhood!

We also specialize in commercial game rooms. If you own or manage a rec facility, arcade, youth or senior center, or any other business and want to set up a game room that attracts customers for miles, give our experts a call!

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Here are your easy steps to DYI-ing your new Ultimate Man Cave:

1. Determine the purpose of your Man Cave.

2. Determine your budget.

3. Measure your room.

4. Come see the specialists at The Pool People.

CONCLUSION

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The Pool People carries all of the games you need to create the Man Cave of your wildest imagination. We offer all price points of billiard tables, including used tables if you’re on a budget. From table tennis to shuffleboards, putting greens to arcade games, let us help you build the best Man Cave in the neighborhood!

We also specialize in commercial game rooms. If you own or manage a rec facility, arcade, youth or senior center, or any other business and want to set up a game room that attracts customers for miles, give our experts a call!