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Archive for October, 2007

Beer Prices Coming to a Head

October 28, 2007 By: admin0 Category: Home Bars No Comments →

Recent news indicates that hops used in beer making are in short supply and this may cause a sharp increase in beer prices. Further investigation reveals that this increase will likely affect craft beer makers the most since this type of beer typically uses more hops. Large breweries, like Miller and Anhueser Busch should not fell the effect as much and prices may stay stable or increase by only a very small amount. Either way, expect a rise from all beer makers, since any excuse nowdays seems to bring out the greed in those affected or not. 

Max McGee Passes at 75

October 21, 2007 By: admin0 Category: News No Comments →

Today Packer legend Max McGee passed away resulting from a fall while clearing rooftop leaves. Max was a local legend with many interesting stories related to his career. Post career he entertained us for nearly two decades along with Jim Irwin on the Packer Radio Network as a very colorful “color commentator”. We’ll all miss Max as it further closes the legondary era of great men of character.

Book ‘em Dano! Mahogany Club, Egg Harbor Twp.

October 20, 2007 By: admin0 Category: Bar of the Month No Comments →

ehtcop_bar_egg_harbor_twpBar of the Month - October 2007
The Mahogany Club, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Built by a local police officer and Barplan.com member as a place to meet with friends and relax. The bar has evolved considerably with tha addition of many cool nick nacks, photos and most notably the chandelier. A perfect example of what your home bar can become once you get started building. find out more…
Your local law enforcement reminds you to drink responsibly - don’t drink & drive, build a home bar and entertain in the safety of your own home.

Packer House: Shrine Overlooking Lambeau Field

October 17, 2007 By: admin0 Category: Commentary, Home Bars, Humor No Comments →

packer_house_rear_viewModest homes line Lombardi Avenue adjacent to Lambeau Field, Home of the Green Bay Packers, but one residence recently became a mecca of sorts to one Packer fan famiy and their growing list of friends. An Atlanta businessman purchased a home directly across from the front of newly renovated stadium and turned it into the ultimate Packer fan dream home. The view from the remodeled rear of the home would be like a mountian vista for a nature lover, but in this case the floor to ceiling view is of Lambeau field and on game day the atmosphere is electric, with fans tailgating and the roar of the stadium crowd cleary audible from the roof top deck.packer_house_upper_deck
 The owner of the home purchased the property, then hired a builder to completely gut the interior and transform it into the ultimate pre-game party house with a fantastic view of the stadium.  The garage was trasformed into a party deck and a large “G” was etched into the patio concrete.

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Inside, the house features a big screen TV, pool table in a large open area that lets in the majestic view of the hallowed stadium and the scene of tailgaters and fans gathering before the big game. It’s one giant party with a front row seat. 

packer _house_urinal_fixture The owner says the house was “Designed by men, for men”, he said ”It is specifically to enjoy game day and the days leading up to game day.”, and there’s no worry about  missing the big play when taking your bathroom break, since the mens room is equipped with it’s own urinal complete with an overhead TV screen and includes the perfect target with the Packer Fans favorite chant “The Bears Still Suck” strategically enameled into the fixture.packer_house_billiards 
Born and raised a Packer fan in Milwaukee, the owner and his family will travel to Green Bay on weekends when the Packers play at home and open up their home to friends and relatives. They plan to use this vacation house about as much as most other people use their lakeside homes.”I’m not doing this as an investment or for any kind of commercial or financial benefit” said the owner. “This is truly a spot that we’ve picked to enjoy the Packer atmosphere.” The owner hopes his dream home doesn’t start a trend though, in which other homes in the neighborhood are sold and turned into party houses.”If somebody wants to sell out to somebody as moronic as I am, that’s fine, but I just like the neighbors, like the people here,” said the owner. “I welcome all of them to come over and have a beer with me on Packer day and get to know each other a little bit.” Safe to say a new era in tailgaiting along Lombardi Avenue kicks off on Sunday. “It’s the hallowed grounds and to be so close is pretty special”.

Poker Table for your Man Cave.

October 14, 2007 By: admin0 Category: Home Bars No Comments →

Cherry Game Furniture Set
Cherry Game Furniture Set
- $ 1499.00

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If you like playing poker, this
fabulous game table and chair set is the perfect fit into the bachelor or married man’s cave. The table is in a Medium Cherry Finish, and the chairs are covered in a durable Black Micro Fiber. The Flip top table provides a solid surface on one side, and a green felt game playing surface, chip and drink holders on other side. The high quality game table chairs feature comfy padded tilt and swivel seats. This complete set includes the table and four chairs at an affordable price AND FREE SHIPPING! More Information…

Shop Class Washout Builds One Beautiful Bar.

October 13, 2007 By: admin0 Category: Bar of the Month No Comments →

Daves BarThis photo was sent in recently by Dave, a barplan.com member who explained “35 years ago, I got a D in shop class”, he said since that time he has attempted no other wood working projects, but with the help of the Easy Home Bar Plans website and a few friends, he built this great looking home bar complete with lighted bar back.  The project used all pine, because as Dave says, “I was too chicken to use expensive materials”, regardless the project turned out great. The arm rest was made using Black Walnut, but other options could be the use of Pre-fabricated Traditional Bar Moulding that can easily make it look like a professional job. 

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Traditional arm rest moldings in 4′, 6′ or 8′ lengths…

Traditional Bar Moldings

The Easy Home Bar Plans site can help any woodworker, professional, novice or downright shop class dummy (sorry Dave) build a great looking home bar project. Click here for a few dozen examples of projects that our members have completed & Have Fun!Â