Show Hosts: Jason Cameron & Tony Siragusa
About Man Caves
Every guy needs a space to call his own… a sanctuary where boys can be boys, where life essentials include a wet bar, a poker table and a place to watch the game with the fellas. And maybe even an indoor putting green! DIY Network’s Jason Cameron is joined by football great Tony “The Goose” Siragusa to offer ideas and do-it-yourself instruction to turn a basic basement into the ultimate guys’ hangout.
Watch Man Caves Wednesdays @ 9:30 pm ET
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Top Projects
Storage Bench
This finished storage box tucks into a corner and is great for storage or extra seating.
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Hockey-Stick Table
Honor your favorite hockey team by building this unique table.
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Glass Block Wall
Learn how to add a glass block wall to give your cave a real retro flair.
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Installing the Cave Walls
The first step toward an awesome man cave is framing the walls, hanging drywall and applying the spackle.
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Sports Fantasy Basement Bar
Check out how this bar came together. Get the tips on installing the oak stile and rail wainscoting.
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Custom Poker Table
Learn how to build your own custom poker table that even Vegas would envy.
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More Projects
Host Tips
10 Tips to Designing and Building the Ultimate Man Cave
- Take some time to walk through the space and visualize what you want your Man Cave to look like. Be realistic in your assessment of the space and function.
- Pick an object (pool table, jukebox, picture) that you like and will make part of the room as your inspiration in choosing the overall look and color of your Man Cave.
- Measure your space (length, width, height) and transfer these measurements to graph paper using a ¼″ or ½″ scale. Use it to plan your Man Cave in detail. The more details you work out on paper, the easier the task of building will be.
- Make a list of all the materials you will need to accomplish the build. If you’re working with a budget, make sure to leave yourself a 10-15% allowance for miscellaneous or unforeseen costs. There will be some!
- Make a list of all the tools you will need. Whatever you don’t have you can either borrow from friends and family or rent from your local home improvement store.
- If your build requires plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, contact licensed professionals for their input or services. Don’t tackle something you’re not comfortable with. If you hire a contractor, get a signed quote from that contractor for the work to be done.
- Before you start your build, make a step-by step list of what needs to be done in order. Schedule these plans with your contractor.
- Ask friends and family to help with the build. Try to get people with some building skills so that they might help you direct your plan of attack.
- Set goals for yourself and your team to accomplish each step of the build in a given time frame.
- If you hit a wall (figuratively speaking) and have a question about any aspect of your build, I suggest you do two things… go to DIYnetwork.com and watch Man Caves for answers.
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