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121 Man Cave Ideas for Every Space and Budget
Ideas

121 Man Cave Ideas for Every Space and Budget

Bars, sports shrines, cinemas and tiny sheds. 121 real rooms to get you started.

The Best Pool Tables for a Man Cave
Games room

The Best Pool Tables for a Man Cave

Six tables for every budget, plus the room size chart you need first.
The Best Beer Fridges for a Man Cave
Bar & lounge

The Best Beer Fridges for a Man Cave

Six fridges that keep up on a busy night, from compact to built-in.

Ideas

Plans and inspiration for the room itself

121 Man Cave Ideas for Every Space and Budget
Ideas

121 Man Cave Ideas for Every Space and Budget

Bars, sports shrines, cinemas and tiny sheds. 121 real rooms to get you started.
25 Garage Man Cave Ideas (and How to Convert It Properly)
Ideas

25 Garage Man Cave Ideas (and How to Convert It Properly)

From keep-the-car-in setups to full conversions, plus how to beat cold and damp.

Games room

Pool, darts, foosball and air hockey

The Best Pool Tables for a Man Cave
Games room

The Best Pool Tables for a Man Cave

Six tables for every budget, plus the room size chart you need first.
The Best Dartboards for a Man Cave
Games room

The Best Dartboards for a Man Cave

Six bristle boards, from starter sets to tournament spec.
Dartboard Height, Distance and Rules Explained
Games room

Dartboard Height, Distance and Rules Explained

Official measurements, the rules of 501 and a checkout cheat sheet.
The Best Foosball Tables for a Man Cave
Games room

The Best Foosball Tables for a Man Cave

Six tables from budget to bar-grade, and what makes a great one.
The Best Air Hockey Tables for a Man Cave
Games room

The Best Air Hockey Tables for a Man Cave

Six tables that keep the puck flying, from tabletop to arcade-grade.

Bar & lounge

Somewhere to sit and something cold to drink

The Best Man Cave Chairs and Recliners
Bar & lounge

The Best Man Cave Chairs and Recliners

Six recliners worth your money, from budget to genuine leather.
The Best Beer Fridges for a Man Cave
Bar & lounge

The Best Beer Fridges for a Man Cave

Six fridges that keep up on a busy night, from compact to built-in.

Cinema

Big picture, big sound

The Best Home Theater Projectors for a Man Cave
Cinema

The Best Home Theater Projectors for a Man Cave

Six projectors from budget to native 4K, plus the jargon explained.