Ultimate Man Cave: Making Your Shed A Shop!

[@jefflink4671]

Retired residential carpenter after 42 yrs. Built myself a 12x20 storage shed, it's slowly turning into my mancave😂 Love the space.

[@DIYGene]

@@jefflink4671, I bet it is fantastic. Thanks for watching!

[@timscanlan1466]

Once again, Gene, you hit the nail on the head, literally and figuratively. It came out fantastic. I love the shiplap look. I didn't see where you were going with the brick paneling, but I do like the way it turned out!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Tim! I have been having so much fun with this. I still have a long way to go.

[@oldb-1kenobi]

Man, you've been busy! It's looking awesome, and you're going to have a great place to work and hang out!

[@DIYGene]

@@oldb-1kenobi, I am having a ball! Still a lot to do. Thanks again for watching.

[@BrenQ99]

I’m really happy for you, Gene. What it must feel like when you walk in there, knowing that everything is perfect for you, and that you did it 99.9999% by yourself!

[@DIYGene]

@@BrenQ99, Thanks so much. Though it’s far from perfect, it’s something I really wanted to do for years and it feels like me. If that makes sense. Thanks again for watching.

[@frank-hd6ts]

great looking shop. I especially like your logo on the brick wall.👍

[@DIYGene]

Thank you Frank, this has been such a fun project for me. Thanks again for watching.

[@idiotluggage]

Your shed is turning out great. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DIYGene]

I am having so much fun with this project. Thanks so much fjor watching.

[@rickhiggins]

Love it! Can't wait to see it in person! You did an excellent job!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Rick, come on!

[@checkfoldcallraise]

Just stumbled upon this channel and glad I did! I really enjoyed this build. It’s inspiring! Well done 🤩 it brought to life a similar idea I have for using both wood and brick panels in my garage. Rock on 🤘🏼 😎

[@DIYGene]

@@checkfoldcallraise, I so glad it has helped to inspire. Thanks so much for watching.

[@craiglush5239]

Awesome Video! Can’t wait to see the next one!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Craig, I have some more ideas and still have a lot of work to do. Thanks for watching.

[@Northeastken]

Amazing! Looks fantastic Gene. Those wood panels really look great. Gives it that old vintage look. Also, the brick look with the Logo, well done. Add the vintage old woodworker in the shop........ excellent. It will be tough to get you out of there, the perfect man cave. Needs a fridge, and big screen TV. lol

[@DIYGene]

@@Northeastken I already have a TV and mini fridge in there and my wife is starting to feel like she doesn’t see me anymore. LOL. Good hearing from you.

[@Northeastken]

@@DIYGene LOL it worked !!!!! it's a place for stress relief!

[@DIYGene]

@, it really is. I love being out there working on it.

[@AlfredoGarcia-sr5io]

Wow Gene !!!! That shop looks amazing 🤩🤩🤩You got me in the building something mood man. Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🤙🏻🏝️🏄🏼😎

[@DIYGene]

Glad it got you in the building mood, let me know what you build!

[@DougPalumbo]

Wow! Looks great Gene! Very impressive!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Doug, I'm really happy with how its coming. Thanks for watching.

[@PeteRondeau]

Looks great Gene!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Pete, I feel like you have been there. 😝 LOL

[@terrybreland5217]

Looks fantastic! Great job!!

[@DIYGene]

Hi Terry, Great to hear from you. This has been such a fun project for me. Thanks for watching.

[@stuartkorte1642]

Those are some nice looking wood looking panels.

[@DIYGene]

LOL, well they work and…it’s a workshop.

[@stuartkorte1642]

I’m getting some for my shop. Glad I watched.

[@DIYGene]

I really like them. They don’t look like that old paneling in your parent’s basement.lol

[@billybike57]

Outstanding work on your interior design for the shop I watched your shed construction and for got to subscribe, I joined and look forward to seeing more of your content!

[@DIYGene]

@@billybike57, Thank you so much. This has really been a fun project for me. Also thanks for watching and subscribing. Let me know if you have any suggestions for the interior. 👍

[@tufalike1796]

ah, ytube did it again, no notification, so I check your channel regularly... now I can watch TWO episodes in a row, lol. Wish I had a shop like this Gene, maybe I can turn the wish into reality with the help of my son soon. I'm off to watch the next video...............😀

[@DIYGene]

@@tufalike1796, Well I’m glad you check back! I think a father son project would be great!

[@tufalike1796]

@@DIYGene Lol, nope, mother and son Gene, hugs from Belgium - Daniella.

[@DIYGene]

Daniela, I am so sorry. I was replying from my phone and I couldn’t see the sender. Please forgive me!

[@wesleysmith6544]

SWEEEET!! Great job.

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@Tubeagrutis]

Looking great!

[@DIYGene]

@@Tubeagrutis, Thanks so much for watching. 😁

[@Garry572301]

Excellent Job 👍🏻

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Garry.

[@davidquerry8869]

Great shop Gene

[@DIYGene]

Hi David! I still have a long way to go. Thanks for watching.

[@robertwinton2649]

❤ I Love It Keep up The Good Work 😊

[@DIYGene]

@@robertwinton2649, Thanks Robert. I’m having a ball.

[@mikedkc]

Love it!

[@DIYGene]

It’s coming along. Still having fun.

[@hermyherm365]

Impressive buddy

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much!

[@lonewolf56308]

I get winded just watching you work!

[@DIYGene]

Johnny I get winded doing it LOL. 😂 As always, thanks for watching.

[@garylatture8948]

Amazing, I enjoyed your KZbin

[@DIYGene]

Gary, Thanks so much for watching!

[@joseedeslongchamps1186]

Very nice looking shed, it looks so huge. You did well and I am happy for you. Will we see your cats in your new work shop ?

[@DIYGene]

Hi Josee, I have had so much fun working on this shop. I want the cats to get used to it but it will take some time. Right now I have a 6 month old puppy that spends a lot of time with me out there.

[@stupidtakenids]

I just stumbled on this video. Nice job. Did you consider plywood / OSB for the walls? Why did you go with wall board?

[@DIYGene]

Great question. I just really liked the look of the panels. The look of this material has really improved since the old days of my parents basement family room. Lol

[@stupidtakenids]

@@DIYGene I see that you have a lot of things hung on the walls. I did the same. That was my main reason for going with osb. Did you have issuse with hanging things up? What did you do to attach things to the wall / wall board? Your walls look way better. Plus osb is really thirsty to paint.

[@bobfrye8879]

NICE!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks for watching Bob.

[@RobertWinton-n4b]

❤ I Love IT

[@DIYGene]

Hi Robert, sure hope you are doing better. How are you feeling?

[@hermyherm365]

Subscribed

[@DIYGene]

And thanks for subscribing!

[@32fordcoupegirl]

@DiyGene another great video, love that paneling thanks for the link, now wheres the video of how you painted your logo and distressed it PLEASE!! and thank you

[@DIYGene]

@@32fordcoupegirl, I am so glad you asked, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZCpp6Rqd7ytodksi=gXiOrSAyiUGVdx68 I also have two additional videos on adding heat and then building a faux timber beam mantle. Thanks so much for watching.

[@32fordcoupegirl]

@@DIYGene ok are they in your links listed too? i wanta see both, adding heat and the faux beams, i am going to the distressed sign now, oh the faux beam vid is to my right so i can add that in my queue now

[@cuwest1]

Love the wood panels. Never saw them before. Where can we buy those? Just subscribed! Love your work.

[@DIYGene]

I picked them up at Lowe’s but not all Lowe’s carry it. Here is a link: Barn Wood Paneling: creatoriq.cc/3... B

[@PaganWizard]

Your shop is really looking fantastic, but why 12/2 romex?? I would run 12/3 so everything could be properly grounded. The added cost is like car insurance, it's a waste of money until you need it.

[@DIYGene]

@@PaganWizard, You know it’s funny you say this because the romex package calls it 12-2 but it includes a 12 gauge ground wire too. Why they don’t call that 12-3 I don’t know. But you are very correct. Everything needs to have grounding. Thanks for being that up.

[@josephponcik2641]

It looked like your outlets were upside down.

[@DIYGene]

@@josephponcik2641, Oh my word, you are right. I have the ground to the top. LOL. Now I have to flip 8 plugs!

[@williamclinton6609]

Hello Gene. I think you may have buried a couple electrical outlets behind the brick wall panels….

[@DIYGene]

I did cap one off because of the location. But I can always get to it if I need to. I had a change of plans for that brick walk. Video coming soon. Thanks for watching.

[@ianblack58]

Where I come from you can’t bury a capped box inside a wall, ceiling, etc. The cap must be on the outside of the final covering

[@DIYGene]

@, That’s also why I don’t go into the wiring because it’s different all over, and I am no electrician. Lol

[@Michel-7.7.7]

5:00 Are you americans build your houses with one layerd paper panels, so noone gets hurt when the hurricane shows up?

[@DIYGene]

@@Michel-7.7.7, For a shop it works really well and will hold up for years. I don’t know if I would use it in my house. What type of materials would you use?

[@Michel-7.7.7]

@DIYGene i tried these ¼ inch paper laminated panels here in Germany once, never again. At least tongue and groove boards or wodden panels a bit less than ½ inch thick (~10mm) to create a somewhat stiffer structure than the wobbly things. To make it "indestructable", a layer of tongue and groove chipboard beneath makes a wall, where you can screw french cleave bits (if that's a word) and hang heavy things to it anywhere, whithout being worried to hit the beam in the center. The downside, it adds up but it makes it harder for thieves to knock a hole in it and steal your tools or harder for a storm to lift it up.✌️😁

[@DIYGene]

@ I used 1/4” tongue and groove on the porch soffits and it’s actually cheaper than the panels but you have to stain it. I don’t know if I would trust hanging anything on it without a stud behind it either. But I hear what you are saying and it’s a nice product. I guess a lot for me is the look I want.

[@dang6832]

Dude, a he shed? Lucky.

[@DIYGene]

@@dang6832, So true. I love doing things my way. Thanks for watching.

[@BrickLubowski]

Too much close up of your face...unwatchable

[@DIYGene]

Well, that’s enough to scare anyone. LOL