Finally Got My Man Cave Set Up

2d ago1 min read

Been saying for 3 years I was gonna set up a proper man cave in the basement and I finally did it. Nothing crazy, just some decent shelving, a mini fridge, a workbench, and a TV I got on Black Friday. My wife actually encouraged it which surprised me but she said I need a space that's just mine.

Now on weekends when the kids are running around, I can disappear down there for an hour, watch some football, have a beer, work on a project. It's made a huge difference in my mood honestly. Having a space to decompress is important.

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RRexNew Dad14h ago

Three years of planning finally paid off. That's some serious dedication. Are the kids allowed down there or is it strictly off limits?

MMason K.New Dad1d ago

That's the dream right there. A place where you can just decompress. My basement is still a storage unit disaster but seeing this makes me want to finally organize it.

DDerekNew Dad1d ago

Man, I feel this in my soul. I've been threatening to do something similar in my basement for like two years now. How'd you finally just pull the trigger?

DDerek P.Regular1d ago

Nice! What kind of setup are we talking? TV, gaming, pool table, or more of a workshop vibe?

DDanielNew Dad1d ago

Post pics when you get a chance. Always looking for ideas for my own space.

MMarkNew Dad1d ago

Three years is real dedication to procrastination. What finally made you just do it? I've got a half finished project in my garage that's been waiting for like two years.

PPhilNew Dad1d ago

Nice! Man cave is essential. I painted mine last summer and it completely changed how I use the space. Does yours have the full setup with TV and everything or kept it minimal?