Man cave is finally finished and it's a game changer
Converted the basement into a little retreat. Got a couch, mini fridge, beer tap, some gaming stuff, and most importantly a door that closes and locks haha. The kids know it's dad space. I spend maybe 2-3 hours down there on weekends.
Took me longer to build than I thought because I did it all myself but it was worth it. Not even about gaming or drinking as much as just having a place that's completely mine. Wife gets it now. Everyone's happier when I have that space to decompress.
This is the dream right here. My basement is just piles of kid stuff and holiday decorations. A man cave with a beer tap sounds like actual paradise. Good on you for creating that space.
The fact that you made a functioning retreat space while also being a dad is impressive. Most of us just collapse on whatever chair is available at the end of the day. What's your gaming setup like?