If you already have a place to park your car (other than your garage), or you have lots of space after parking your car (or motorcycle) in your garage… then you can turn your garage into your very own man cave quickly and easily, without having to shell out several thousand dollars to build a new addition to your house.
Your man cave is your very own sacred space where you can sit back and relax after a long day at work, enjoy your hobbies, and have a good time with your friends – away from the wife and kids. Besides, studies show cortisol (the stress hormone) levels drop significantly when men have their own space to hang out inside their own home.
After reading this article, you’ll discover how you can transform your average garage into the man cave of your dreams… without having to break the bank or hire ultra-expensive contractors… so you can impress your friends and have your own place to hang out, watch football, and showcase your prized collection (or collections).
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Insulation
Depending on where you live, chances are your garage is un-insulated (there’s no insulation installed on the walls, ceiling, and door). Without proper insulation, you’ll melt in the summer heat and freeze in the winter cold. Furthermore, extreme temperatures (and moisture) can destroy your “toys” quickly and easily… including your TV, pool table, poker table, gaming consoles, and other high-tech gadgets.
If your garage is unfinished, you can simply put up the insulation between the wall studs and then close up the insulation by installing drywall. Rigid foam is the best choice for your man cave, because it doesn’t absorb moisture like fiberglass does. On the other hand, if your garage is already finished, then you’ll need to use the “drill and fill” method… and just fill the wall cavities with cellulose insulation.
In addition, installing insulation will not only make your man cave cozy and comfortable, but also will save you hundreds of dollars in utility bills.
Flooring
Usually, garage floors are a concrete slab that will get freezing cold during winter… and will make your friend’s knees ache in pain after playing a couple rounds of darts. Since your typical concrete garage floor is very unwelcoming, upgrading it is the fastest way to “transform” your garage into your man cave.
If you really want your man cave to become the talk of your town, you can install fancy floorboards (after putting insulation of your concrete slab). Otherwise, you could simply lay down artificial grass rugs on the garage floor (they’re pretty cheap, and you can choose almost any color).
Customization
Now is the time to customize your man cave. You can paint the walls with the colors of your favorite team, and place any furniture you’d like (maybe a big couch, or maybe several recliner chairs to relax while watching the game with your friends). You’ll also need a TV (or several TVs), your favorite gaming console, a poker table (or a pool table), and fridge to store cold beers. Don’t forget you can use your man cave to showcase your collection (or collections), including sports memorabilia (such as your favorite team’s jersey and autographed baseballs), and the trophies you’ve earned. Remember, your man cave is your private sanctuary, and you can do whatever you want with it.
Nevertheless, you’ll probably need professional assistance if you want to create your dream man cave. Garage door insulation is extremely important, and trying to install insulation on your garage door (by yourself) can be a high-risk endeavor that could end up damaging your man cave’s main entrance. That’s why, if you want your man cave to be cozy and comfortable during the winter, and cool and fresh during the summer… then you’ll need to call Hudson Valley Overhead Doors & Operators to assist you when you’re going to install insulation on your garage door (or install a completely new, fully insulated garage door).
Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators has been providing professional garage door installation and service in the Hudson Valley for more than a decade. A few of the services Hudson Valley provides are LaGrange Garage Doors, Germantown Garage Doors, Hudson Garage Doors, Somers Garage Doors, and Yorktown Heights Garage Doors.