Want to wow the father in your life this Father’s Day? Home Depot shares some do-it-yourself tips that will spruce up any man’s man cave.
Call it whatever you want. Man cave, manspace, mancutary …whatever it is, it`s dad`s special place away from the rest of the house. It`s easier than you think and a thoughtful gift that says to dear, old Dad ‘I love you, and you can run away from us now.’
Step 1: ID the Space
The optimal man cave is secluded, has a lockable door and is 100 percen Dad`s to own and decorate. Examples include garages, basements, dens, attics or for the bookish types, studies. When locating Dad`s man cave, consider this: it`s his to own, decorate, use and entertain however he chooses. He will clean it (or not) how he sees fit, although you can encourage him with a cool wet/dry vacuum.
Step 2: Clear It Out and Outfit
Dad needs a blank canvas to create his masterpiece. Clear out all the boxes, industrial size cleaning and paper products and any other nick-knacks you`ve stowed away. Locate the focal point of the room and think about what he`ll put there. For sports dads and entertainers, this will be a big screen TV. For the DIYer and builder, it`s where his workbench goes.
• Paint it. A fresh coat of paint does wonders and in one glance, can tell you that you`ve entered the Man room. BEHR paint experts suggest choosing from dark blues, greens or reds for a man cave with accents of charcoal blacks or chocolate brown.
• No matter the Dad, you`ll want to set him up with a durable storage option that can handle anything from power tools to whiskey stones, like the 9-drawer Mobile Work Center, or the 48in. Floor Cabinet. It`ll also withstand every day wear and tear and look great years from now.
• Dad like giant TVs? Don`t run the risk of having it crash to the ground and make sure to get a mounting kit, like the Level Mount Adjustable Fixed Mount. If you`ve got questions on how to install, ask an associate when you`re picking it up.
Step 3: Stock It
Next, fill `er up with goodies to keep him busy for days. Whether these gifts are for his projects or just for chillaxing, for all he does, Dad deserves ultimate setup.
• If Dad likes to entertain or just stay refreshed while working, an ice maker and mini fridge keeps him from having to leave his new favorite place. Check out the Portable Ice Maker and the Mini Refrigerator.
• Dad like toys? Hook him up with the latest innovation in power tools: lithium ion. They hold their charge four times longer than traditional ni-cad batteries. For newbies, the Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Drill and Impact Driver Combo kit or the Ryobi ONE + Ultimate Combo Kits are both great choices to get Dad drilling. For the fully-stocked DIYer, try the Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ 18-Gauge Cordless 2in. Brad Nailer. If it`s hand tools he`s after, you can get lifetime-guaranteed Husky 7-Piece Ratcheting Mobile Wrench Set.
• Just cool stuff: give him something to talk about with the guys. Check out the flashlight that can shine three football fields and work even while submerged in 30ft of water (Defiant AmorMax 3D Tactical Flashlight), a Kegorator (Nostalgia Electrics Kerogrator Beer Keg Fridge) or an LED headlamp…you`ll be shocked at the uses he`ll find for this (Defiant 7 LED Headlamp)
• Load it up with the amount needed for Dad`s next project and he can track the balance with no fees. If you`re helping Dad, you can also be added to the account to use the card when you run out for supplies.
Step 4: Break It In
Every new home needs a housewarming party, including caves. Invite the guys over and encourage Dad to show off his man cave`s sweet style. Put together tubs of soda, beer and water, order the wings, arrange easy table snacks like chips and salsa and let them have at it. Cheers to this mancutary!
