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Even the smallest of spaces

can easily be transformed

into a men only sanctuary.

T

im, “the tool man” Taylor had his garage. Hot rocker Uncle

Jesse utilized his basement for music and let’s not forget Joey and
Chandler, who had the ultimate spot by using their entire apartment

for one. Each of these pop culture icons had their very own and
unique “man cave.” Many men, in a female decorated household,

dream of having their own space to relax, retreat, and let’s face it,
get away from the women for a little bit! Creating one’s personal

space can take some negotiation and compromise. It doesn’t matter
the size or location of the room. Even the smallest spaces can easily

be transformed into a men only sanctuary.

In majority of households today the most commonly used space
for the man cave is typically the basement. This room ofers a larger

space to add bigger pieces of furniture, a bar, and a sound system
for those big football games on Sunday afternoons. It can be used

for entertaining your guy friends while staying separate from the
rest of the house. It doesn’t just have to be the basement though.

You may think you have limited options if your ideal space is out of
question but that’s not true.

If you are unsure which space to make into your ultimate man cave

look at all your possibilities. Sure, we would all love the biggest
room in the house completely to ourselves, but in reality we have to

make do with what we have sometimes. If your home currently uses
a garage for storage try thinking of renting a storage unit to house

those unnecessary items taking up space. You can then add lighting,
insulation if you need to, and transform the space into exactly what

you want it to be.

Another option to look at is any extra rooms in the house. If you

have a spare bedroom or perhaps a den that isn’t necessarily used
for anything, talk with your partner about using those spaces. If there

isn’t one speciic room that is free to use try converting a section
of that room into your man space. By using a room divider you can

separate your space from the rest of the room. Add some paint, a
dart board, video games, whatever it is that interests you. The space

is yours and you’re free to design it how you wish.

Creating a man cave can be overwhelming. Many men want the ultimate

room illed with all the ideal things they can think of. It doesn’t have to be

an overwhelming task. It’s simply a way for a man to watch his sports, drink

his beer, and hang out with the guys. It certainly doesn’t have to be a room

that over powers every other space in the home. Whether it be a big room or

a small space remember ladies when the sign says, “KEEP OUT!” Do it!