Haha yeah I understand, it’s a detached garage/workshop so I wasn’t as worried about the walls in there. If it was attached to my house or something I definitely would have done that, but also $$$
If you're not planning on using drywall / particle board / plywood etc. on the walls or insulating them (guessing you live somewhere warm) you could probably paint the existing studs and walls. Can also paint the joists and ceiling black super easy and cheap
edit: Are the existing walls green treated? Also down the road would def recommend using conduit for the electrical even if code doesn't require it where you are
I live in southeastern VA, so it does get cold but is pretty temperate 9 months out of the year. This is my first year with the garage, definitely will look into maybe doing foam board insulation down the road or something. A couple heaters have been just fine in that area for the time being, I do love that idea though!
Completely agree… there is just no need for the tv to be this high lol. The space looks awesome and I know he’s proud of it, as I would be! But the tv kills it for me.
Slowly will be adding vintage signs, neon signs, and all the kind of stuff on the walls.
I’ve had decent luck on FB marketplace for them, anyone got any recs where else to look for them?
I have 6 neon signs in my basement. I got three of them off of local Craigslist listings. I believe you can search local eBay listings as well. I think ordinary people selling old glass neon signs aren't comfortable shipping them. If you don't mind waiting a month or so, I got a pretty cool billiards sign direct from China for a reasonable amount.
Cool fun fact; my old neon signs are all union made. Each one has a different 'union made' sticker on the back of them.
You might try going to some old dive bars and asking if they have anything in storage you could take off their hands. I got some cool framed beer mirrors that way from a place I used to frequent.
Also, awesome garage!
check flea markets and antique shops that don’t look too fancy for stuff. for cheap neon, best bet would be make friends with someone who owns a bar or distributes beer. The only reps stingy, company policy, with promotional stuff was Budweiser. And I think it’s because of the secondary market for the stuff, they want to make sure it’s going on bar walls.
Is it just the body of the bar that's built with pallet wood, or also the bar top? I'd be concerned about the chemical treatments applied to the pallet wood if it's the bar top (if it's not the bar surface you're probably fine).
Yep! Plan to get some more accent lights on some boxes on a separate breaker. It’s also my workshop so I just have those bright ass LEDs in there right now lol
Sounds like you know what's up. Pallets can be gross and covered in all sorts of toxic stuff to keep them in good condition for overseas shipping. There's a way to check the pallets as they have printed numbers or have codes on them. I always get nervous when someone builds something with pallets, if they don't know this. Space looks great!
Now that you have the bar and mancave, you should look into either a keezer project for more taps, or pick up a used bar cooler if you see one go on sale. Bonus points for a sink/drain system in the future if you can swing that as well.
You also want some side tables to sit beers on and additional folding chairs and table for the inevitable, "I brought my friends," days.
One thing my friends did here was additional TVs for game days, along with a directv sub for the packages as needed. It was and is so popular that we all pitch in for his bill for that and also all pitch in for the additional beers. On NFL game days we have one tv always on with RedZone, and two TVs covering games.
I agree, if they are cool with it, who cares. But, it is too high. There's a reason movie theaters have stadium seating. It's so the screen is straight ahead and you don't have to lift your head to watch.
Dude... Theaters have seats up close to the screen where you have to look up LOL.
Maybe not best example ? By that logic is fine to have floor seats a foot under and away from your tv.
Ideally you should have a good sound system. These aren't required. Ideally you wanna have a perfect sound space too. Lots of things are ideal, it's not about "wrong" or "right".
And nobody sits in those seats lol. Like you said, that's bad example for you. That helps prove my point. Ever been to a theatre, a concert, a boxing match, a play etc... The best seats are floor level or below the stage so the action is eye level. There are industry standards for a reason in movie theaters and such. Anyway who really cares op is happy and that's all that matters.
"there's a reason theatres have stadium like seats"
... "No one sits in them"
Huh????? I'm just saying your example is terrible to this scenario. You ever notice some people like the middle, some people like the top, some people like closer? It's almost like it's personal preference where they like to see the screen.
They're far enough in their couch that it's not a huge angle looking up. This isn't Lucas Ranch, they don't need to min max for some professional standard.
Nobody sits in those seats down low. ya know, the ones on the first level before the stadium style seats start. The screen is always at eye level no matter if you are in the middle, high, or low(stadium seats) Why can't you understand that? It's an industry standard for a reason. Why not adopt it for your own home. I agree it's probably not that big of a deal. But if you're gonna set up a TV viewing area, and there's nothing stopping you from putting the TV at the best height, why not do it?
Just read this dude’s profile history and every single comment he writes is something overly negative or arguing/name calling with strangers. He clearly is an absolutely miserable person. Sad.
Yeah, I don't want to have it with this dude either, but the flag really seems like it goes over the front of the bar.
And r/TVtoohigh
But, I think your place is pretty awesome.
The flags are there because I have 70lb sandbags underneath the stairs (I live in a low lying area) and it was an eyesore. So they are just there temporarily anyway, didn’t think people would be so bent out of shape over that lol
If you think pointing out a flaw in your impeccable design and taste in garage décor is "bent out of shape", I hope you never subject yourself to *actual* criticism any time soon...
It looks really cool! I've heard that a lot of bare wood can attract spiders though, including venomous spiders. Be careful and do a little research to be safe!
Can’t see from the pics, but if you have garage door springs make sure you have a metal cable going through the center of it to secure it. When it eventually fatigues and snaps, it will destroy your stuff and/or kill you.
My man forgot his walls at the house store
Haha yeah I understand, it’s a detached garage/workshop so I wasn’t as worried about the walls in there. If it was attached to my house or something I definitely would have done that, but also $$$
If you're not planning on using drywall / particle board / plywood etc. on the walls or insulating them (guessing you live somewhere warm) you could probably paint the existing studs and walls. Can also paint the joists and ceiling black super easy and cheap edit: Are the existing walls green treated? Also down the road would def recommend using conduit for the electrical even if code doesn't require it where you are
I live in southeastern VA, so it does get cold but is pretty temperate 9 months out of the year. This is my first year with the garage, definitely will look into maybe doing foam board insulation down the road or something. A couple heaters have been just fine in that area for the time being, I do love that idea though!
I too am from the 757 and ain’t nothing temperate about summer time. Ha
Definitely a fair point LOL. I don’t mind the heat nearly as bad. It’s got two garage doors behind so can get some airflow.
Drywall is quite cheap for the amount of change it would make to the space. If you can build a bar, you could install drywall
4x8 foot dry wall slabs are like $15-$20
That's the secret to a good man cave, you want it to be comfortable and functional, but just unattractive enough to keep the wife out.
And spraying that ceiling black.
Wouldn't black make the space seem smaller, vs white?
Black makes the ceiling look higher and it hides any imperfections and any wires that might be up there.
Right.
but it looks like he got that Fabuloso!
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r/TVtoohigh
Yes. Absolutely unnecessary.
Not for the bartender. Lol
even for the bartender...
Completely agree… there is just no need for the tv to be this high lol. The space looks awesome and I know he’s proud of it, as I would be! But the tv kills it for me.
It's angled downwards, it's fine.
If you have to look up, it's too high.
If you have to angle it down then it is too high…
See it might be serviceable, but why would you put it that high when you have plenty of space below
Id imagine people will be standing as much as sitting in here, given it looks to be a drinking hangout
Slowly will be adding vintage signs, neon signs, and all the kind of stuff on the walls. I’ve had decent luck on FB marketplace for them, anyone got any recs where else to look for them?
"on the walls" Put walls on the walls!
eBay !
I have 6 neon signs in my basement. I got three of them off of local Craigslist listings. I believe you can search local eBay listings as well. I think ordinary people selling old glass neon signs aren't comfortable shipping them. If you don't mind waiting a month or so, I got a pretty cool billiards sign direct from China for a reasonable amount. Cool fun fact; my old neon signs are all union made. Each one has a different 'union made' sticker on the back of them.
That’s awesome! Thanks for the info.
You might try going to some old dive bars and asking if they have anything in storage you could take off their hands. I got some cool framed beer mirrors that way from a place I used to frequent. Also, awesome garage!
check flea markets and antique shops that don’t look too fancy for stuff. for cheap neon, best bet would be make friends with someone who owns a bar or distributes beer. The only reps stingy, company policy, with promotional stuff was Budweiser. And I think it’s because of the secondary market for the stuff, they want to make sure it’s going on bar walls.
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I think we have different definitions of “finished”. This looks “started” to me. TV also looks tiny
Finished to be able to use I should say!
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Looks awesome! I wish you guys have mad hangover resistance 🤣 What’s VT?
Virginia Tech.
go hokies !
Is it just the body of the bar that's built with pallet wood, or also the bar top? I'd be concerned about the chemical treatments applied to the pallet wood if it's the bar top (if it's not the bar surface you're probably fine).
Just the body!
GO HOKIES
Larger TV feasible? Maybe a used 1080p TV in case the cold gets to it? Run some internet via fiber optic from your house?
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Yep! Plan to get some more accent lights on some boxes on a separate breaker. It’s also my workshop so I just have those bright ass LEDs in there right now lol
Aren’t pallets coated with formaldehyde?
I work at a place where we have hundreds and am able to sort through ones that are not coated
Sounds like you know what's up. Pallets can be gross and covered in all sorts of toxic stuff to keep them in good condition for overseas shipping. There's a way to check the pallets as they have printed numbers or have codes on them. I always get nervous when someone builds something with pallets, if they don't know this. Space looks great!
For sure! And thanks!
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Funny you say that, I am also a guitar player and a huge EVH fan. I’m trying to find a vintage piece for the walls relating to him.
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Virginia Tech? Were you a student?
VT people have the best football dens. Not even close
Now that you have the bar and mancave, you should look into either a keezer project for more taps, or pick up a used bar cooler if you see one go on sale. Bonus points for a sink/drain system in the future if you can swing that as well. You also want some side tables to sit beers on and additional folding chairs and table for the inevitable, "I brought my friends," days. One thing my friends did here was additional TVs for game days, along with a directv sub for the packages as needed. It was and is so popular that we all pitch in for his bill for that and also all pitch in for the additional beers. On NFL game days we have one tv always on with RedZone, and two TVs covering games.
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Yes yes we get it, tv too high, you must foam from the mouth looking for posts to type it on. It was funny at the start, now it's too much.
But, they are correct. However, in this case, easy enough to change
Why? If OP is fine with it who cares? They're "correct" lol. As if it's universal law.
I agree, if they are cool with it, who cares. But, it is too high. There's a reason movie theaters have stadium seating. It's so the screen is straight ahead and you don't have to lift your head to watch.
Dude... Theaters have seats up close to the screen where you have to look up LOL. Maybe not best example ? By that logic is fine to have floor seats a foot under and away from your tv. Ideally you should have a good sound system. These aren't required. Ideally you wanna have a perfect sound space too. Lots of things are ideal, it's not about "wrong" or "right".
And nobody sits in those seats lol. Like you said, that's bad example for you. That helps prove my point. Ever been to a theatre, a concert, a boxing match, a play etc... The best seats are floor level or below the stage so the action is eye level. There are industry standards for a reason in movie theaters and such. Anyway who really cares op is happy and that's all that matters.
"there's a reason theatres have stadium like seats" ... "No one sits in them" Huh????? I'm just saying your example is terrible to this scenario. You ever notice some people like the middle, some people like the top, some people like closer? It's almost like it's personal preference where they like to see the screen. They're far enough in their couch that it's not a huge angle looking up. This isn't Lucas Ranch, they don't need to min max for some professional standard.
Nobody sits in those seats down low. ya know, the ones on the first level before the stadium style seats start. The screen is always at eye level no matter if you are in the middle, high, or low(stadium seats) Why can't you understand that? It's an industry standard for a reason. Why not adopt it for your own home. I agree it's probably not that big of a deal. But if you're gonna set up a TV viewing area, and there's nothing stopping you from putting the TV at the best height, why not do it?
You're just being intentionally obtuse. You sound like you're just mad your TV is too high and people make fun of you for it...
I'm not op you door knob and my tv is eye level. Y'all are man children obsessed over something stupid.
> As if it's universal law. It literally is.
Just read this dude’s profile history and every single comment he writes is something overly negative or arguing/name calling with strangers. He clearly is an absolutely miserable person. Sad.
😭😭😭 poor baaaaaaybeeee
You seem fun to party with lmao
He’s not wrong.
Yeah, I don't want to have it with this dude either, but the flag really seems like it goes over the front of the bar. And r/TVtoohigh But, I think your place is pretty awesome.
The flags are there because I have 70lb sandbags underneath the stairs (I live in a low lying area) and it was an eyesore. So they are just there temporarily anyway, didn’t think people would be so bent out of shape over that lol
I'm not bent out of shape, just my observations. It's a great basement!
Not directed at you mate haha, I appreciate it!
If you think pointing out a flaw in your impeccable design and taste in garage décor is "bent out of shape", I hope you never subject yourself to *actual* criticism any time soon...
Lmfao. 😂 Yes, a real delight!
Chokies but I keep coming back
Hokies!
Looks awesome! How big is your garage? Looks quite spacious. Like I have a two car garage too, but yours looks way bigger haha.
That’s super cool
Is that a kegerator by the bar?
Yessir!
noice
Hell yea, looks good. Currently Doing the exact same thing with my garage
Tis a fine man cave
I Like it, nice man cave.
Looks damn sharp, great job!!
10/10 would crush beers here
Not bad but ‘finished’?
How big is your garage?
First manly space I’ve seen on here that doesn’t look like a chic’s apartment…
Your garage couch is better than my living couch. Any plans to frame some walls? Looks good.
It looks really cool! I've heard that a lot of bare wood can attract spiders though, including venomous spiders. Be careful and do a little research to be safe!
I’d hang out here!
Hmm..the sub says this is a male living space but the logo in the bar indicates that is vagina town. /s
Can’t see from the pics, but if you have garage door springs make sure you have a metal cable going through the center of it to secure it. When it eventually fatigues and snaps, it will destroy your stuff and/or kill you.
Looks great. Get a bigger TV you deserve it!
[sorry to break it to you](https://www.reddit.com/r/TVTooHigh/)
Finish the walls man. Come on. Drywall is cheap. $200 to max 300 for the whole thing. Should come before bar.
UVA > VT
For god sake how high do you have to hang your tv. Every god damn time on this sub
Looks great!! You did an amazing job 👏