My Man's Newly Remodled Cave

On the day we moved into our current pad, we were politely informed by our dedicated group of friends that this would indeed be the LAST move in which they would assist us.  And we understood.  6 moves in 7 years in ridiculous in any estimation.  We're proud that, after 4 years, we're still residents of the same casa and have had zero discussions about looking for new digs.  Now, that said, I know what makes my husband tick.  And I knew when we purchased our current home that ultimately, it would not satisfy his needs in its purchased state. 

The problem? We purchased a home with a 2 car garage with chipping floor, partially dry walled walls, deteriorating and ooogly cabinets, terrible lighting, less than adequate electrical options, original garage doors and openers that moved at slower than a snail's pace. If you know Tim, you know that this has been a source of sadness for his tender and patient heart.  The photos above are after we ripped out old cabinets etc.  Didn't think to photograph it in it's ugly duckling condition.

We looked into adding a 3rd car stall, but found the $30,000 estimate to be out of the question. And so I decided that my hard working husband deserved to be given my blessing to transform our current disaster of a man cave into the cave of his dreams. Not that he needed my blessing, but kinda he did. He smiled, agreed and started dreaming. 3 months later, we're proud to announce that we now have the flyest garage in town (in our estimation of course) and a space that makes my hubbie giggle (in a very manly way).

 The floor is the main attraction.  Doesn't chip, fade, wipes up with a wet rag, disguises all dirt,...a car maintenance lover's dream.

 We now have a sink (the faucet has since been added). 

 Before we loaded up the cabinets the kids found this to be the very best playground in the house.

Everything has been organized and has a home, hidden from view.  I love that.  Posters have been laminated and hung, the floor is cleaned weekly and played on almost daily by our children.  After all, it's cleaner than our kitchen floor no doubt.  The sink is functioning, new lighting has been installed, outlets relocated...it's a haven for the entire family.  If you drive by and see us hanging out in said haven, don't judge.  It's a rather fly place to hang in, garage or not.  And now my dear hubbie will be content in our pad for years to come.  Mission accomplished.