Travel is a necessity for some, and a pleasure for others but what makes us all feel great, is a new travel item before taking off. A new passport wallet or carry bag can make the trip a little more enjoyable for those who travel for work purposes. If you’re a vacationer, there’s nothing like…

Many liquor cabinets are open and accessible, often encouraging younger family members or intruders to help themselves to a sample. You certainly don’t need your teenagers stealing all your best Chivas Regal!
Wouldn’t it be so much easier with a lockable liquor….

How many fathers, let alone men, do you know that play golf, and would love a Father’s Day golf gift this year? Yeah, amazing how popular chasing a tiny ball around large fields can be! But, golf is the most popular past time in the world so there’s a good chance you have a dad that enjoys….

So, you’ve got yourself an awesome outdoor fire pit, but you need somewhere to store your logs. Of course you could shove them in a corner of your house block but this is not always practical. Firstly it’s a little unsightly, and secondly, is won’t necessarily….

If you invite all your mates around for a few bevvies to watch the game, you can’t just expect them to stand around. All good home bars and man-caves deserve a good set of 4 bar stools, or even more for those big nights! We’ll get into bar tables in another post but for now….

There comes a point in time where many of us start to wonder whether we should splurge money on a wine fridge. In the back of your mind though, you’re asking yourself if you really need one and will you benefit from it. Well, you’ll benefit if the wine benefits from it! If you want to store wine for investment purposes….

The home bar is still popular in many households today, especially if you’re privileged enough to own a man cave. If you’re just starting out however, you may be a little unfamiliar with what home bar equipment and ….

Still decking out your man-cave or searching for that awesome compliment for your wine accessories! Well we’ve been snooping around, and the barman has given us some great advice on the best wine glass shelves currently trending. The rustic style has been trending for….

When we talk about gamers, we’re not talking about traditional man cave games such as snooker, darts or air hockey. We’ll have another article to focus on those games but for now, we’re all about electronic gamers. You know, the video gamer that gets so obsessed with ….

Winter is on the way and you’re preparing for a cold season ahead. Stacking your firewood storage rack can be a challenge when you are not quite sure of the exact firewood to use. Especially when you want to burn on an indoor firewood heater. But first, a question for….

There’s ice buckets, and there’s high end ice buckets. Specific events require special treatment, and for those on the lookout for a unique gift, the right ice bucket may be the perfect solution. You’re not just after any old

Looking up at the stars, sitting around with great friends, surrounding a nice warm fire is one of life’s pleasures. I remember my friend’s dad often firing up the outdoor fire pit, and us 15-16-year old’s keeping the fire lit with pre-selected pieces of wood and cut branches. We we’re very lucky….

Have we found some uniquely amazing man-cave furniture pieces for you to check out! We all intend to have a better man-cave than our neighbors, and a lot of this comes back to how we deck out our prized room. Whether we just have a beer fridge, or go all out and….

How great is it to host your own BBQ and receive complements regarding the food you've served your guests? On the contrary, how awful it would be to find out that your close friends are talking about how ordinary your food tasted. Especially if you've just bought a...

As guys, we all have a bit of vanity and like to look our best. If that means wearing sleek or stylish sunglasses, yep we’ll go to those lengths! There’s more than one reason to wear the best sunnies, eye protection being the biggest issue. But unlike 30-40 years ago, most of today’s sunglasses….

We’ve either got one or know somebody who has. The humble man-cave where the boys like to gather to watch sport and chew-the-fat. And for those of us that own our man-cave, we don’t like to be outdone. It’s a constant challenge to keep updating and fitting out our greatest….

So, where do you start when choosing the best designer watches for men. I suppose you really need to define what a designer watch is. This may mean different styles to different folks, but we’ll give you our opinion of what a designer watch is. Firstly, and most importantly is the timeless….

What is it that makes cocktails so different, unusual and seem like you’ve gotten away from the mundane days of life? For me it’s the refreshing feeling of coolness and calming. One of the cocktail drinks that’s been around since the late 1930’s is the Moscow Mule (check out our best moscow mule mugs….

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It’s the same every year, searching in vain to find that perfect gift for someone that you feel has everything. That’s the problem theses days, if we want something we just go out and buy it. Unlike years ago, when we were so much more patient and waited for a birthday or other celebration….