If your guy has a man cave, or dreams of having one, you can help him outfit it with a few essential items. We're creating a space in our basement that the guys can relax in, and entertain themselves, far away from the ladies. The way I see it, an enticing man cave is great for the ladies too -- it gets the guys out of your hair for a while!
Here are a few of the items we're putting in our basement man cave. It should give you some ideas for your own!
A Manly Game Table
When guys gather in their man cave, they need some manly activities. Look for a double game table, that has both air hockey and a billiard table, which will provide hours of fun, and won't take up too much space in the man cave. It's not as big and heavy as a full sized billiard table, so it won't suit the pro billiard players, but will be fine for casual players. When the guys get tired of billiards, they can flip the table top, and enjoy a game of air hockey.
Poker Night
If your guy likes to have his buddies over for a poker night, a folding poker table will give them plenty of room to play. Look for a table that is about 84-inches long, preferably with 10 drink holders, and a cloth playing surface.
When the game is over, fold the table down, and store it away till the next time.
The guys will also need a poker chip set took for the big night. A good set will have about 500 chips, two decks of cards, and a dealer button.
Keeping Cool
While your guy is in his man cave, he'll need snacks and drinks, to keep up his strength. If he has a compact refrigerator in the basement, he can keep his drinks cold in there, and won't have to trudge through the kitchen every time someone needs a refill.
We have a little Danby fridge, and it works great, and keeps all the guys in the basement!
Game Console
If your guys would rather be active, instead of sitting around a card table, invest in one of the motion game console, like PlayStation Move. We bought one of these last month, and the guys (of all ages) love it. It comes with a Sports Champion game, and that has several different games in it, and it's plenty to keep the guys busy. You can buy more games later, but the starter game is lots of fun.
Finishing the Basement
If your guy is just starting to work on his basement man cave, you can help him do the job right with a basement remodeling guide. You can find one from the Build Like a Pro series, is very highly rated, and covers all the basics. A new edition was published in 2010, and has up to date information on insulation and wiring, and many other construction details.
Share Your Man Cave Ideas
I hope this article gave you some great ideas for presents for men who'd like a man cave. The goal is to keep your guys entertained, and happy, so you can have some peace and quiet too!
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