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I have been keeping my photos of my man cave project in my personal album but I don't think the album pictures look all that great in there.
I have been getting weekend help from my local BOTLs.
Thanks Ken, Lee and Mark for your help! :tu
Here are some updated photos for everyone to see my progress.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture097.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture098.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture099.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture100.jpg
Here is an ealier picture....
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/pic4.jpg
AD720
03-29-2009, 05:20 PM
Sweet!
BeerAdvocate
03-29-2009, 05:23 PM
so jealous! The wine rack is a nice touch. You are the envy of almost everyone. Congrats man!!
SixPackSunday
03-29-2009, 05:23 PM
awesome. quite a wine collection you have there as well!
wheres the built in humi? :)
dunng
03-29-2009, 05:28 PM
Very nice work! :tu
(be sure to check out the rest of the album)
s15driftking
03-29-2009, 05:28 PM
that looks amazing brother!!
awesome. quite a wine collection you have there as well!
wheres the build in humi? :)
Thank you for the compliments. :)
No built in humi's for me.... :( Not enough room.
darkninja67
03-29-2009, 05:31 PM
Looks sweet. Now you need a beer fridge and you will be set.
Looks sweet. Now you need a beer fridge and you will be set.
Right outside the room is a full wet bar. :)
darkninja67
03-29-2009, 05:33 PM
Right outside the room is a full wet bar. :)
that works too.
mikeyj23
03-29-2009, 05:37 PM
Looks awesome! I love the inset wine storage.
Hal, it's looking very nice. Are you going to smoke in there and if so, what are you doing for ventilation?
DPD6030
03-29-2009, 06:29 PM
Looking very good Hal. Once it is finished you will be pleased and able to really enjoy it, especially come Oct/Nov. here in MI.
Hal, it's looking very nice. Are you going to smoke in there and if so, what are you doing for ventilation?
The ventilation system is already in. (Sounded like an Apache hovering over the house when it was full throttle) We have been smoking in there now while working. :)
shortstory5
03-29-2009, 07:16 PM
Awesome work! I love the deep colors your chose.
garyatmaui
03-29-2009, 07:21 PM
Excellent work. You have made a lot of progress. I am sitting in mine watching TV and having a La Gloria Series R....yum
Excellent work. You have made a lot of progress. I am sitting in mine watching TV and having a La Gloria Series R....yum
I cant wait to get that far. Relaxing in my room is far away..... Maybe within a few more months!
I have started collecting up my audio/video stuff though. I may end up sleeping in this room once it's finished. :r
garyatmaui
03-29-2009, 07:26 PM
Doesnt look that far away. Is the exhaust in?
I cant wait to get that far. Relaxing in my room is far away..... Maybe within a few more months!
I have started collecting up my audio/video stuff though. I may end up sleeping in this room once it's finished. :r
Doesnt look that far away. Is the exhaust in?
You bet it is :). I've been smoking while working.
A lot more left to do than it looks. The other side of the room has a poured concrete wall that is going to be transformed into a fireplace with a mantle of some sort. It will be the last thing to figure out.
garyatmaui
03-29-2009, 07:32 PM
[Good for you. Thats sounds like it is going to be beautiful. In the mean time just set up a portable TV and lounge chair:D
QUOTE=HK3-;309778]You bet it is :). I've been smoking while working.
A lot more left to do than it looks. The other side of the room has a poured concrete wall that is going to be transformed into a fireplace with a mantle of some sort. It will be the last thing to figure out.[/QUOTE]
[Good for you. Thats sounds like it is going to be beautiful. In the mean time just set up a portable TV and lounge chair:D
QUOTE=HK3-;309778]You bet it is :). I've been smoking while working.
A lot more left to do than it looks. The other side of the room has a poured concrete wall that is going to be transformed into a fireplace with a mantle of some sort. It will be the last thing to figure out.[/QUOTE]
I can just sit on a paint bucket and listen to music. :tu
That 1 1/4 sheet rock really quieted down that big motor. Do you have problems with motor noise at all?
WildBlueSooner
03-29-2009, 08:31 PM
Wow everything looks amazing! Congrats!
Very nice, looks like you'll be enjoying that soon! :tu
borndead1
03-30-2009, 01:54 AM
I have started collecting up my audio/video stuff though. I may end up sleeping in this room once it's finished. :r
Give me 5 minutes alone with your humidor and I promise I won't tell the Mrs. anything. :D
Give me 5 minutes alone with your humidor and I promise I won't tell the Mrs. anything. :D
:r :fu2
ahc4353
03-30-2009, 05:08 AM
Looks great!
dccraft
03-30-2009, 05:43 AM
The room looks sweet. Great idea about the fireplace. With your color scheme and a mantle, next winter this place will be a haven!! :dance:
Emerald
03-30-2009, 06:00 AM
I hate it.
ok...I'm a big fat liar ! Actually I'm green with envy and very jealous. It looks REALLY nice and I, too, love the colors... :) Good job !
neoflex
03-30-2009, 06:28 AM
Looks fantastic! I am hoping to buy a home with a basement next time around so I can have my own little part of the house to call my own donned with smoking room and walk-in.
TripleF
03-30-2009, 06:35 AM
Just having a man cave, let alone a custom built one is the bomb!!
Very nice Hal!! :tu
elderboy02
03-30-2009, 06:37 AM
That looks awesome!
Hardcz
03-30-2009, 07:01 AM
Hal what's all that white crap on the walls? Seriously looks like you need to do some touchup work on that green paint.
I'm glad to see that you weren't lieing when you were blowing me off on the phone to go "work"
Looking good though.
I'm Dan Lewis, and I approve this message :tu
Hitagain
03-30-2009, 07:31 AM
Hal what's all that white crap on the walls?
Is it Ploom or mold? I cant tell. How long has the room been aging?.......
TOB9595
03-30-2009, 07:43 AM
WONDERFUL!!!!
just
WONDERFUL!!!!
You will enjoy that place when finished
Tom
Noodles
03-30-2009, 10:00 AM
this will be your friends reaction at the unveiling ...
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2009/1/heineken-walk-in-fridge.jpg
DocLogic77
03-30-2009, 10:52 AM
Very nice!
Skywalker
03-30-2009, 10:55 AM
Looks great Hal!!!
When can I come over???:tu
Boss Hogg
03-30-2009, 10:59 AM
That is just awesome! :dr You are really going to enjoy yourself. Good Job :tu
groogs
03-30-2009, 01:16 PM
That is lookin good, you are a lucky man.
St. Lou Stu
03-30-2009, 01:54 PM
I like your cave better than Bat Man's.
Beer Doctor
03-30-2009, 03:56 PM
Utterly and completely jealous:D Looks awesome!
CBI_2
03-30-2009, 04:45 PM
WOW!! Nice job Hal. :tu
Finished trimming out the wine rack today. Now it's time for some paint on all of the trim. I think that will happen on Saturday if all goes well.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture101.jpg
ucla695
03-30-2009, 08:31 PM
I hate you. :p
That's a sweet looking man cave!! I love the wine racks. Very nice touch. If I had a set-up like that, I don't think I'd ever leave the room. :tu
this will be your friends reaction at the unveiling ...
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2009/1/heineken-walk-in-fridge.jpg
:r:r
Lucky_Hippo
03-31-2009, 06:00 AM
B-E-A-UTIFUL !
Really nice job man. :tu
eboniknight
03-31-2009, 10:26 AM
Every man's dream. Simply awesome!! "nuff said. :tu
I stained the fireplace a little darker and then assembled it tonight. Now I have to figure out how to make it look nice. :confused:
Thinking about building a bookcase around it or something.... Any ideas?
This is what I'm working with-
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture102.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture104.jpg
MedicCook
03-31-2009, 06:59 PM
Looks good. I would put up a wood recessed paneled wall that matches the fireplace. Then have a couple potted green plants to help with the oxygenation in the room.
younggun
04-01-2009, 07:07 PM
books are a possibility but would possibly get charred up/black if left there with a real fire. some bricks?
garyatmaui
04-01-2009, 07:36 PM
Man, I am feeling at home in there already. You do good work.
I stained the fireplace a little darker and then assembled it tonight. Now I have to figure out how to make it look nice. :confused:
Thinking about building a bookcase around it or something.... Any ideas?
This is what I'm working with-
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture102.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture104.jpg
books are a possibility but would possibly get charred up/black if left there with a real fire. some bricks?
It wont be that nice..... Going with an electric insert probably. I was thinking gas would be nice but then again, running that pipe ain't my cup of tea. ;)
marge796
04-02-2009, 05:08 AM
Looks amazing! :tu
s15driftking
04-02-2009, 06:54 AM
Hal, that place is just freaking insane looking!! MAN PAD FOR SURE!
Here are a few more updated pictures for anyone who is interested. Today we painted the trim and put the final coat on the walls. Still waiting for my last door to arrive so I can wrap this room up and move on to getting some furniture.
I really need a wide angle lense to capture the entire room.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture111.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture107.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture106.jpg
garyatmaui
04-04-2009, 06:54 PM
Hal, outstanding!
Got back from dinner tonight and went to my room and had a La Gloria Series R while watching M State win. You a M or MS fan?
Hal, outstanding!
Got back from dinner tonight and went to my room and had a La Gloria Series R while watching M State win. You a M or MS fan?
I can't wait until I get to do that as well. :tu
Sorry but I'm not a sports fan.... and if I was, it would be for Virginia and not Michigan. :wo
garyatmaui
04-04-2009, 07:03 PM
Where you from in VA? I lived in Norfolk for couple of years in the service.
I can't wait until I get to do that as well. :tu
Sorry but I'm not a sports fan.... and if I was, it would be for Virginia and not Michigan. :wo
Where you from in VA? I lived in Norfolk for couple of years in the service.
A little west of Richmond. My father is from Norfolk. Ever heard of Killam Avenue in Norfolk? ;)
garyatmaui
04-04-2009, 07:08 PM
It was a long time ago......old age and to much bourbon kills the weaker cells.
A little west of Richmond. My father is from Norfolk. Ever heard of Killam Avenue in Norfolk? ;)
dmoby
04-04-2009, 07:10 PM
Nice
It was a long time ago......old age and to much bourbon kills the weaker cells.
:tu :r
SmokinApe
04-04-2009, 11:11 PM
Great pics Hal!
marge796
04-05-2009, 12:33 AM
Looks amazing I can't wait to see the final project.
:tu :tu :tu :tu
Cigary
04-05-2009, 04:41 PM
Can't wait to see the leather chairs and the LCD TV on the wall,,,,football season will become a big deal.
Can't wait to see the leather chairs and the LCD TV on the wall,,,,football season will become a big deal.
:) No football, soccer, baseball, basketball gets watched in this house....
Will be nice for watching movies and playing video games. :dance:
Bought two nice ceiling lights today and hung those. Moving right along.
ahc4353
04-05-2009, 07:12 PM
How about hockey?
How about hockey?
Nope. :(
DrDubzz
04-05-2009, 07:36 PM
srsly? no sports at all?
do you not like them? I'm pretty sure my brother's house never has sports on either (except when I'm in town), so I get it, it just seems surprising
srsly? no sports at all?
do you not like them? I'm pretty sure my brother's house never has sports on either (except when I'm in town), so I get it, it just seems surprising
Just can't seem to get interested in watching them on the tv? A real, live game, now that's a different story. :)
3inst3in
04-05-2009, 07:53 PM
I'm jealous...that is awesome looking! Nice work Hal!
Worked on my fireplace a little more the last few days. I put plywood over the concrete wall and then added the oak plywood over it. Then I added the mantle. As you can see I still have plenty more to do.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture117.jpg
I've also added two ceiling fans. I'm going with the mission/craftman style.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture118.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture120.jpg
WildBlueSooner
04-09-2009, 07:04 PM
Soooooooooo jealous of your man cave! Looks like it is coming along very nicely!
kaisersozei
04-09-2009, 07:08 PM
Freakin' awesome, Hal.
dentonparrots
04-09-2009, 07:08 PM
Wow, wow, wow..I'm blown away so far!
You must be strutting about in there with your toolbelt on, a cigar in one hand and an ale in the other thinking "F*** ME, I'M GOOD!"
PS, Winchestor leather sofa's would go well
http://www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk/products/2.jpg
Wow, wow, wow..I'm blown away so far!
You must be strutting about in there with your toolbelt on, a cigar in one hand and an ale in the other thinking "F*** ME, I'M GOOD!"
PS, Winchestor leather sofa's would go well
http://www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk/products/2.jpg
They look nice! Doubt they fit in my budget. ;)
borndead1
04-09-2009, 07:55 PM
Lookin' good.
CBI_2
04-09-2009, 08:52 PM
Looking good brother! Looking good. :tu
Some newer photos after finishing the painting, hanging a set of blinds, and doing a little picture hanging.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture122.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture125.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture126.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture127.jpg
Here are some pictures of what's hanging on the walls.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture128.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture129.jpg
DPD6030
04-13-2009, 05:54 PM
Sweet baby Jesus Hal! Looking sharp. :tu
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture130.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture131.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture132.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture133.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture134.jpg
Mirrorlure7m
04-13-2009, 06:09 PM
This is amazing !
dccraft
04-14-2009, 05:48 AM
Beautiful final touches being added. Great job Hal.
Bubba - NJ
04-14-2009, 05:52 PM
Beautiful . Love the warm browns and dark green color scheme . Nice room to smoke and then nap in . Enjoy man .
hotreds
04-14-2009, 06:12 PM
http://static.pyzam.com/img/funnypics/animals/sexydog%5B1%5D.jpg
Darrell
04-14-2009, 06:17 PM
That looks sick, Hal. :tu
My first wall sconce came in today. Once I hang it this evening I will post a picture. It's pretty sweet! :dance:
Boss Hogg
04-14-2009, 06:19 PM
If I had this I would never leave the house :dr:dr:dr
Outstanding Job :tu
That place looks awesome Hal!! Great job and Congrats:tu
Whats up with that humi that looks like a popcorn machine?
That place looks awesome Hal!! Great job and Congrats:tu
Whats up with that humi that looks like a popcorn machine?
Wouldn't it be cool if it had the fortune tellers head inside that gives you the ticket with your fortune? :r
Really though, it's a humidor made for Perdomo. It's called the Perdomo Museum Humidor I believe.
Heading down to get a photo of one of the new lights. Still have to get three more like this one.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture128-1.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture129-1.jpg
ScottH
04-14-2009, 07:24 PM
:dr:dr:dr:dr:dr WOW Awesome!!
cle_smoker
04-14-2009, 08:35 PM
That looks fantastic!
darb85
04-14-2009, 09:27 PM
http://static.pyzam.com/img/funnypics/animals/sexydog%5B1%5D.jpg
WHAT
The
Hell?
Where do people find these things? and who did that to that poor dog! thats one of the most disturbing things ive seen in a while :D
Oh and man Cave? Ya that looks great. Diggin the lights
hotreds
04-14-2009, 09:34 PM
You gotta know where to look, and that's mild!:wo
MedicCook
04-14-2009, 09:38 PM
Harold that room is looking amazing. I like what you did with the wall around the fireplace. That is just about what I had in mind before you finished it off.
Skywalker
04-14-2009, 09:39 PM
Wow!!! Great photos!!!
Can I come over and play???:tu
Had a great time on Saturday smoking in the cave with my dad and Jon. My dad brought me my great, great, great grandfathers Masters Certificate framed for my man cave wall! I took a few pictures of it to share. Talk about awesome! :)
As you can see, I have yet to finish the minor things in the cave. Still don't have my furniture or a few of the lights for the walls. I stole the couch and coffee table from the downstairs family room. :lv I know, I'm a slacker.
Dad and Jon (godofgravity)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture506.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture507.jpg
The framed certificate mounted in the cave.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture529.jpg
kaisersozei
10-11-2009, 06:35 PM
Excellent, Hal! :wo
Close ups of the certificate (front).
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture528.jpg
And the back.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture521.jpg
http://www.yarmouth.org/villages/town/history/family/killam/killam.htm
pgagnon
10-11-2009, 06:45 PM
this is an amazing place you got yourself Hal. i think you will have to invite your cousin for a smoke in there :D
kelmac07
10-11-2009, 06:47 PM
Looking good!! :tu
Riff Raff
10-12-2009, 06:41 AM
Dude, it looks awesome! Great job!
dude its gorgeous!!! it not a cave at all.... should we call it mansion?
It bears repeating, looking pretty damn good. As your possibly leaving shortly and now have all this experience, I can't wait to see what the next man cave will look like.
SkinsFanLarry
10-12-2009, 11:06 AM
dude its gorgeous!!! it not a cave at all.... should we call it mansion?
I gotta agree 100%! :tu
Excellant work my brother! :tu :tu
DPD6030
10-12-2009, 11:35 AM
Where do sign up for the cave if/when you leave? ;)
Skywalker
10-12-2009, 11:39 AM
The room looks great!!!
I wish I had one!!!:tu
It bears repeating, looking pretty damn good. As your possibly leaving shortly and now have all this experience, I can't wait to see what the next man cave will look like.
If and when, the next time around will be much easier! :tu
tuxpuff
10-12-2009, 12:21 PM
Great looking place there!
dccraft
10-12-2009, 06:47 PM
Glad you got the project done. It's starting to feel like winter is on the way :(
Glad you got the project done. It's starting to feel like winter is on the way :(
The thought of snow just makes me want to quit my job and move now. :)
Adriftpanda
10-12-2009, 06:56 PM
Can I come over later? Man that is a sweet project!
If and when, the next time around will be much easier! :tu
There ya go, new vocation..... Contract out to all the BOTLs to visit and build man caves :D
Blueface
10-13-2009, 08:11 AM
Nicely done!!!
Enjoy in good health.
Very nice. Someday I will have a nice smoking room like that.
Calexan
10-13-2009, 08:44 AM
Well I'm jealous.... as it starts to get cold here in AR its got me brainstorming about what im going to have to do for the winter... Then I see your awesome room! Wonder if I can turn an attic into a room haha.
Looks great bro!
McSmokey
10-13-2009, 08:57 AM
RoomDRool looks great brother
Mikes
10-13-2009, 09:06 AM
this room is the ****!!! Nice man!
hornitosmonster
10-13-2009, 09:36 AM
Great Job!!
cwfrasa
10-13-2009, 10:14 AM
Hal, nice work! What did you put in for the exhaust?
ucla695
10-13-2009, 07:57 PM
Wow, it came together nicely. Love the cigar art. :wo
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