When it comes to the ultimate of garage upgrades, these 15 over the top man caves really impress. However, you don’t need to spend a fortune to create your own oasis.

While everyone automatically assumes sports when they think of a man cave, this isn’t necessarily the case. The garage hangouts of today are more about tinkering and individual passions, whatever those might be. 

Here are a few tips to get you started toward making your garage into a space that you can relax in with friends and family.

Prepare Your Garage 

Before you can get started turning your garage into your ideal chill spot, you need to prepare your garage so that it is comfortable to be in. The first thing you should do is upgrade your garage door.

Replace your old and battered door with a beautiful wooden one. While you are at it, upgrade the insulation so that your garage maintains a comfortable temperature easier.

Next look at the floor. Odds are, your garage is bare concrete. Lay down insulation and the flooring of your choice.

You will need to figure out how to heat and cool the garage. You can tap into your home’s system or create an independent one.

Turn it into Your Space

While one study found that men like to have a place of their own where they have complete control, garage spaces are for more than just the area where men are banished. One good place to start is figuring out what you want out of this area.

Are you dreaming of a spot to sit and listen to music while chatting with friends? Are you wanting a place to watch TV while not being crammed indoors?

Thinking about how you would outfit your perfect spot indoors is a great way to think about your garage hang out as well.

Create an Actionable Plan 

Turn your garage into an impressive gathering place by creating a project plan with a budget and dates. Then, stick to that plan.

If you want electrical items in there, you will need to figure out a way to get power to that location. If you need shelving, start planning on what you need, where you’ll get it, and who will install it.

Creating a concrete plan goes a long way toward completing your goal.

Lay Out Your Plans

Now that you know what you will use your garage for, you will have to get the things you want in place. One thing that is for sure, if you plan on hosting people, you will need seating.

A lot of people like to recreate a “pub-style” setting. One with high top tables and highchairs. Others like to have their own refrigerator in their space to keep beverages cool.

Whatever you decide, you also need to plan out where everything will go, and make sure that everything fits.

Plan Your Garage Upgrades

You too can have the hang out space you’ve always dreamed of with a few garage upgrades. The first thing you’ll want to do is prepare the garage.

Then you can figure out your purpose and create a plan. Work your way through the project plan, and before you know it, you’ll have a hangout spot that is the talk of all your family and friends.

Contact us today and let us help you upgrade your garage by replacing your old garage door.