What's better than a Mancave?

kaisersozei · 11-10-2010, 07:56 AM

A few more weekends of work and here's where we are.

Got the HVAC enclosed, hung a louvered door to ensure proper airflow into the unit. Sealed the cinderblock and framed the windows. Moved the refrigerator into its spot, finished the drywall on the closet and put a plywood floor down in the upper storage area. Ran electrical for the frig, a light, and some extra outlets along that wall.

Here's a look into the closet, still have to cut and mount the shelves.

Also, hung a new six panel security door leading into the house, so that everything matches (at the wife's request.) That's Three Doors Down!

HollywoodQue · 11-10-2010, 08:00 AM

A woman cave is better, because then, we can lock them in and have the whole house....LOL

kaisersozei · 11-10-2010, 08:06 AM

And then there's this whole pain in the ass

It wasn't so much heavy labor as it was awkward, hauling long batts of insulation up & down a ladder. But at least that room is now noticeably warmer than before!

That big shiny thing is the new ductwork, I've cinched it off until we're done with the ceiling. Unfortunately, I think I installed it on the air return, instead of the supply duct. Not sure how much of a difference that is going to make--anybody have thoughts on what kind of a screw up that is?

11-10-2010, 07:56 AM	#1
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? A few more weekends of work and here's where we are. Got the HVAC enclosed, hung a louvered door to ensure proper airflow into the unit. Sealed the cinderblock and framed the windows. Moved the refrigerator into its spot, finished the drywall on the closet and put a plywood floor down in the upper storage area. Ran electrical for the frig, a light, and some extra outlets along that wall. Here's a look into the closet, still have to cut and mount the shelves. Also, hung a new six panel security door leading into the house, so that everything matches (at the wife's request.) That's Three Doors Down! __________________

11-10-2010, 08:00 AM	#2
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,125 Trading: (46)	Re: What's better than a Mancave? A woman cave is better, because then, we can lock them in and have the whole house....LOL

11-10-2010, 08:06 AM	#3
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 then there's this whole pain in the ass It wasn't so much heavy labor as it was awkward, hauling long batts of insulation up & down a ladder. But at least that room is now noticeably warmer than before! That big shiny thing is the new ductwork, I've cinched it off until we're done with the ceiling. Unfortunately, I think I installed it on the air return, instead of the supply duct. Not sure how much of a difference that is going to make--anybody have thoughts on what kind of a screw up that is? __________________