Surprise Dad With The Gift Of Home Improvement
Picking The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
Cologne, shaving kits, coffee subscriptions, and personalized golf balls all make Cosmopolitan’s list of cool Father’s Day gifts this year. Sure, your dad would probably appreciate any one of these items or really anything else you got for him but why not think outside the box this time around? What if you made his honey-do list shorter or even surprised him with a space that is all his?
Hire A Handyman
Like most dads, your old man is probably busy. Between work, family, and taking care of the house, there’s little time for him to relax on the deck or play nine holes of golf. The truth is, he probably has little time to spare when there’s a shower head to replace, rooms to be painted, a dryer vent to clean, a toilet to replace, windows to fix… The list goes on and on.
If your dad’s to-do list is long, consider hiring Serve One Construction. Offering professional handyman services in Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, and throughout the Greater Birmingham metro, our home improvement pros are ready to help you clear your father’s calendar so that he can spend time with his family and pursue the things he enjoys.
Make Him A Man Cave
Also referred to as manspace, manland, or mantuary, Merriam-Webster defines man cave as a room or space (as in a basement) designed according to the taste of the man of the house to be used as his personal area for hobbies and leisure activities. Simply put, it’s a place that belongs exclusively to dad. Man cave essentials often include:
A recliner and/or movie theater seating
A large, flat screen TV
An audio system that can make the room shake
A pool table or dart board
A fridge and/or bar
Decorations that suit his personality (i.e., sports memorabilia, hunting trophies, movie posters, etc.)
Creating a man cave for your dad can be as simple as transforming an empty room or as extensive as renovating part of the unfinished basement or other area of the house. Depending on your skillset, this may be a home improvement project you can take on without professional help. Before you dive in though, make sure you have an accurate idea of what the project will entail. Questions to ask:
Is a permit required for this project?
Do I need to move wires or plumbing lines and if so, do I know how?
How much will this cost? (Don’t forget that due to COVID-19, the cost of building materials may be more than you realized).
Do I have the necessary tools and equipment?
How long will it take and do I have the time in my own schedule to complete?
Another alternative to DIY, contact Serve One Construction for help! Our locally owned and family-operated home improvement company has been helping homeowners in Alabama renovate and remodel basements, kitchens, bathrooms for more than 10 years and offer free on-site consultations. If you’d really like to surprise dad this year with a man cave or other home remodeling project but know that it is beyond your expertise, please reach out; we’d love to discuss the project with you!
