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    6 Man Cave Essentials

    Man caves-the place where guys can kick back, relax, and be themselves-are so popular that there's now a TV show, Man Caves on the DIY Network, dedicated to them. And whether you're looking to carve out your own new cave or renovate an already existing retreat, there are key items every guy's special spot should have. Here are six of them.

    The Perch
    Whether it's an old beat up La-Z-Boy from the frat house or a sleek new leather-upholstered home theater recliner, a comfortable chair from which to watch the ball game is a must. Want the bells and whistles on your own bad boy? Purchase one like the gallery massage chair shown here ($500), which includes a convenient cup holder, built-in speakers, USB port, and slot into which you can slide your Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest issues.

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    The Oracle
    We don't need to tell you, but we'll say it anyway: Bigger is definitely better when it comes to flat-screens. If you don't have one already, splurge on a decent-size screen that has HD, like the 32-inch Sony Bravia shown here ($494).

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    A Booming System
    Everyone knows the key to drowning out the outside world is a choice set of speakers that can bring the noise on command. But what to buy? A quality set with a subwoofer (like the one from Klipsch shown here, $2,700) will immerse you in the action during on-screen explosions, the roar of the football crowd, and down time with your favorite tunes. Note that you can get a decent-quality sound system package for as low as $200 on Amazon.com.


    The Cool Factor

    When stepping out of your room means potentially jumping into the family fray, why take the risk? Keep your sanity and your chill groove intact by arming your pad with a mini refrigerator. These days they come any way you want 'em, from sleek silver styles to this sports-fan fave ($479) from One Stop Fan Shop.

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    The Brew Master
    It's not for everyone, but the kegerator (like the one shown here from Kegerators.com, $300) is a must for anyone who regularly craves ice-cold draft beer. Temperature-controlled and equipped with a tap, it will keep beer fresh and flowing for hours on end. What's not to love?

    Gaming Goods

    Both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are man cave-worthy (as these increasingly popular gaming systems give guys a form of escape from the everyday), but the PlayStation (shown here, $299) is the only console that has Blu-ray capability. If your space is already fitted with a high-definition TV, you might as well install the disc player that outputs the highest-quality picture and sound. (Check out popular games for both systems.)


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    16 comments

    • Marshall  •  1 year 11 months ago
      So... basically... you're saying we men must spend the roughly $5000 on the crap mentioned in the article just to have a room in our house in which to degenerate? Assuming we are coupled and have a dwelling in which we can simply allocate rooms to this or that...

      All in all, here's to relaxation and diversion, but I guess I'm just a tad taken aback that a blog supposedly about the betterment of all would create such a division between men and women - not all women are overworked single mom's who need instruction on how to carry a purse, and not all men are middle aged, affluent married guys with nothing better to do than enshrine a room to the glorification of their own decay.
    • Evan Hall  •  1 year 11 months ago
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    • shawn  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Dude! Klipsch! Need a 52 inch tv for best HD viewing.
    • CityErika  •  1 year 11 months ago
      My husband has a serious man cave. Him having that space that is only for him is great for our marriage. However, as of late it's been the only room with a TV, and one night when he was out, I couldn't help but sneak in and watch a movie. Unfortunately, I chose an ultimate chick flick--My Sister's Keeper. When my husband came home, I was flat-out bawling in his recliner. Double sacrilege! Moral of the story: Make sure the rest of your house has the coolest man cave elements you crave so that you can leave the cave to the man.
    • Adiel  •  1 year 11 months ago
      I think you hit it right on the nose!
    • Erin  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Um, I'll take the whole package, thanks! So much for a man-cave; I want a me-cave! ....Though I'm sure I'd have to share with my fiance, so we'd need two chairs. Then he can kick my butt in Halo, and I'll own him at Soul Calibur and Mortal Kombat, and when we're done with that we'll watch Love, Actually while drinking beer and splitting a large pizza between the two of us! Actually, we do all that already, just minus the fancy gagets on here.
    • Melissa  •  1 year 11 months ago
      I'd like some of these things for my own room!
    • Woman'sPerspective  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Blatant consumerism
    • disapointed  •  1 year 11 months ago
      My cave is my stress relief and escape from others when I want time to be with me. Having a cooler and beer frig would be nice. I do have a bar and rarley use it. Soon will have the poker night then using it for more guess that come over guy night for sure.
    • Cristina  •  1 year 11 months ago
      I'll take the bar and soundsystem for myself! :)
    • Happy Customer  •  1 year 10 months ago
      So is there such a thing as a "Woman Cove" with all of these things too?? That would be awesome! If he gets a get-away sanctuary, i want one 2
    • shawn  •  1 year 11 months ago
      I forgot Go Fighting Illini!
    • Jerry  •  1 year 11 months ago
      awesome list. now if i can convince my wife to convert one of the rooms into a man cave.
    • Kaboodle.com  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Thanks for your feedback, everyone! The great thing about man caves is that you can make them into anything you want.
    • Jennifer  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Okay I'm not sure I should share this article with my husband...he'll want everything mentioned here!
    • James Mills  •  1 year 11 months ago
      Yeah!! I'd like all of those gagets in a big one room cave with a big double king size bed!! Oh, lets don't forget - also with a room full of beautiful, well shaped, all races and creeds, women!! Oh Yeah!! What a way to go!!

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