What's better than a Mancave? - Page 2

kelmac07 · 11-10-2010, 11:49 AM

Looking good Gerard!!

kaisersozei · 12-05-2010, 08:57 AM

Thought I'd post up a few more picture updates before getting out there today:

Built a storage area above the "gym", which can be accessed by ladder from the brewhouse.

Installed a gable fan--for extracting those brew fumes & cigar smoke! Ran the controller unit down the wall so I can adjust it without crawling all the way up there.

Here's what the platform storage area looks like

I'm not allowed to paint.

Lisa primed and painted the walls--it's a grayish/purplish-blue color called "Innuendo" (who comes up with these paint names anyway?!) It all looks really good, the color is going to coordinate well with the light wood floor we'll install later.

I hope to finish the drop ceiling today, which will allow me to open up the heat vent and install some additional overhead lights. It's cold out there and gets dark early now....!

BigFrank · 12-05-2010, 09:13 AM

Looking good there brother, keep up the good work.

hscmit · 12-05-2010, 09:21 AM

really coming along nicely

12-05-2010, 09:30 AM

Looking good brother, im suscribing! Keep us updated. I'm considering putting in a wall in my man cave to seperate it from the otherside of the garage. You're giving me that motivation to go ahead and bite the bullet, and get it done. Keep it up man it's looking great!

icehog3 · 12-05-2010, 10:11 AM

It's coming along nicely, Gerard!

3SmokesaRound · 12-05-2010, 10:16 AM

Looking good there!

longknocker · 12-05-2010, 10:32 AM

Very Nice, Gerald!

Chingas · 12-06-2010, 05:37 PM

Getting there. Looking good!

12-06-2010, 07:57 PM

Dude that is looking great! Keep us updated!

thebayratt · 12-06-2010, 08:57 PM

Looking good!!

Keep up the great work!!

Ogre · 12-06-2010, 09:05 PM

Keep it up brother, its getting there.

Sled Dog · 12-07-2010, 11:33 AM

Very awesome work.... you are livin the dream with that project!

kaisersozei · 02-28-2011, 04:11 PM

So it's been awhile, work during the holidays kinda slowed down. Did a few minor, cosmetic sort of finishes. Got the walls painted, the windows trimmed, built a low shelf around the top of the concrete, installed shelving in the pantry and enclosed the upper level storage with some sliding doors.

Had to wait on some funds before starting the floor. Spent the last two weekends on that job:

Laying the vapor barrier & underlayment-that was a big pain in the butt.

Here's a look at the partial floor install

I ran the table saw, Lisa does better snapping things in place.

kaisersozei · 02-28-2011, 04:17 PM

And here, finally, is substantial completion of the gym area!

The floor looks great, combined with the rubber mats it really absorbs impact. And the room is holding a steady 62 degrees, which is about a 15-20 degree improvement this time of year.

All in all, I'm pleased with how it's turned out. Still have a few things left on this section, but they're minor. The room is functional now.

Once it warms up in a few weeks, I'll tackle the brewhouse/workshop section. Hopefully that won't take quite as long!

Isom-niac2 · 02-28-2011, 04:26 PM

Saweeet!! That looks awesome!!

Gophernut · 02-28-2011, 04:38 PM

Looking good Gerard!

02-28-2011, 04:56 PM

That looks great! I wish I had the space to create like this!
Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

JDTexan · 02-28-2011, 05:15 PM

What a project, looks great, thanks for update and all the pics!

Zeuceone · 02-28-2011, 05:15 PM

great work.

11-10-2010, 11:49 AM	#21
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Looking good Gerard!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-05-2010, 08:57 AM	#22
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Thought I'd post up a few more picture updates before getting out there today: Built a storage area above the "gym", which can be accessed by ladder from the brewhouse. Installed a gable fan--for extracting those brew fumes & cigar smoke! Ran the controller unit down the wall so I can adjust it without crawling all the way up there. Here's what the platform storage area looks like I'm not allowed to paint. Lisa primed and painted the walls--it's a grayish/purplish-blue color called "Innuendo" (who comes up with these paint names anyway?!) It all looks really good, the color is going to coordinate well with the light wood floor we'll install later. I hope to finish the drop ceiling today, which will allow me to open up the heat vent and install some additional overhead lights. It's cold out there and gets dark early now....! __________________

12-05-2010, 09:13 AM	#23
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Looking good there brother, keep up the good work. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

12-05-2010, 09:21 AM	#24
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? really coming along nicely

12-05-2010, 09:30 AM	#25
DonAustin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Looking good brother, im suscribing! Keep us updated. I'm considering putting in a wall in my man cave to seperate it from the otherside of the garage. You're giving me that motivation to go ahead and bite the bullet, and get it done. Keep it up man it's looking great!

12-05-2010, 10:11 AM	#26
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? It's coming along nicely, Gerard! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-05-2010, 10:16 AM	#27
3SmokesaRound CCCC Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bill Location: CA Posts: 685 Trading: (48)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Looking good there!

12-05-2010, 10:32 AM	#28
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12-06-2010, 05:37 PM	#29
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12-06-2010, 07:57 PM	#30
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Dude that is looking great! Keep us updated!

12-06-2010, 08:57 PM	#31
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Looking good!! Keep up the great work!!

12-06-2010, 09:05 PM	#32
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12-07-2010, 11:33 AM	#33
Sled Dog Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 198 Trading: (0)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Very awesome work.... you are livin the dream with that project!

02-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#34
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? So it's been awhile, work during the holidays kinda slowed down. Did a few minor, cosmetic sort of finishes. Got the walls painted, the windows trimmed, built a low shelf around the top of the concrete, installed shelving in the pantry and enclosed the upper level storage with some sliding doors. Had to wait on some funds before starting the floor. Spent the last two weekends on that job: Laying the vapor barrier & underlayment-that was a big pain in the butt. Here's a look at the partial floor install I ran the table saw, Lisa does better snapping things in place. __________________

02-28-2011, 04:17 PM	#35
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? And here, finally, is substantial completion of the gym area! The floor looks great, combined with the rubber mats it really absorbs impact. And the room is holding a steady 62 degrees, which is about a 15-20 degree improvement this time of year. All in all, I'm pleased with how it's turned out. Still have a few things left on this section, but they're minor. The room is functional now. Once it warms up in a few weeks, I'll tackle the brewhouse/workshop section. Hopefully that won't take quite as long! __________________

02-28-2011, 04:26 PM	#36
Isom-niac2 puff puff pass Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Deano Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 136 Trading: (1)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? Saweeet!! That looks awesome!!

02-28-2011, 04:38 PM	#37
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02-28-2011, 04:56 PM	#38
bajaraider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's better than a Mancave? That looks great! I wish I had the space to create like this! Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

02-28-2011, 05:15 PM	#39
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02-28-2011, 05:15 PM	#40
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