Saving Money by Entertaining at Home
Remember the days when you could throw five bucks worth of gas into your car and cruise the town all night? Well, those days may be over, unless of course you have an expendable income or drive a Prius. High prices drive up the cost of entertainment everywhere, and it is not just the fuel cost. Higher prices translate to an increase in everything from beer, liquor, and soda to those tasty little goldfish crackers and pretzels. But what can be done to lower your entertainment cost?
Building and owning a home bar to entertain at home can be one of the best decisions you can make for your home and finances. Not only does it provide a place for you and your friends to gather, but it also provides cost savings over going out to a bar or restaurant. This article will discuss the benefits of constructing a home bar, including cost savings, convenience, and added value to your home.
Having a home bar is a great way to entertain friends and family in the comfort of your own home. A home bar provides a place to relax, enjoy conversation, and share a few drinks. It’s a great way to turn your living room, basement, or outdoor space into a hangout spot. Not only is it a great gathering spot, but it’s also a great way to save money. Instead of buying drinks at a bar or restaurant, you can purchase your favorite beverages in bulk and store them at your home bar. This way, you can always have drinks on hand for your guests without having to make a trip to the store.
In addition to the cost savings of having a home bar, it also offers convenience. You can set up your bar with the drinks and snacks you prefer, and you don’t have to worry about long lines or loud crowds at a bar or restaurant. Hosting events at your home bar can be a great way to spend quality time with your friends without the hassle of going out. It also allows you to control the atmosphere of your home bar, so you can create an environment that is conducive to conversation and relaxation.
Finally, having a home bar can add value to your home. A well–crafted and well–stocked home bar can be a great selling point to potential buyers, as it adds a sense of luxury and sophistication to your home. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home, a home bar can be a great way to make your home more inviting and enjoyable.
Building and owning a home bar can be a great decision for your home and your finances. Not only does it provide an enjoyable space for you and your friends to gather, but it also offers cost savings over buying drinks at a bar or restaurant. It also offers convenience, as you can set up your bar with the drinks and snacks you prefer, and you can control the atmosphere of your home bar. Finally, a home bar can add value to your home, making it more luxurious and inviting. All in all, constructing a home bar can be a great investment for your home and your wallet.
Build a Home Bar!
Yeah, I’ve been saying it for 20 years! Building a home bar allows you to entertain at home and save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars per year, and stay safe. There are many additional benefits…
Top 12 reasons to Entertain at Home:
- Greatly lower the cost of food and drink as compared to $3.50 beer and $5.00 cocktails at the local saloon.
- Requires no gas to get there.
- No risk of drunk driving, as long as you STAY home.
- No risk of public embarrassment when you have a bit too much to drink.
- Fast & Easy access to your own bathroom, no waiting.
- Easy access to your own bed…which is nice and convenient.
- Seating is much more comfortable, especially for football games.
- You can smoke in your own home. No judgment here.
- You can cuss all you want without being ejected from the establishment.
- It’s way safer than public places.
- You can turn the music up to 11 without worry.
- If you were a germophobe before 2019, you’ll understand why entertaining at home is now a great idea.
You can post your favorite reasons in the comment section at the bottom of the page…
The Cost of Entertainment
You already know the cost of going out on the town. Besides the risks, the price of drinks can quickly drain your pocket book, especially when you start having a little too much fun. When you entertain at home, you save money and stay safe.
We cover all that and more separate articles titled: The Cost of Beer – Building a Home Bar on a Budget – and Don’t Drive Drunk, Build a Home Bar.
Don’t Forget the Memories
A home bar is a special place to forge great memories through the the entire year, for birthdays, holidays and even your favorite seasonal sporting events. Every site member I have talked to describes the joy and happiness they experience by having the ability to entertain at home, decorating and personalizing their home bar and enjoy sharing their special place with friends and family. Not to mention the pride in building it themselves. See the site members entertaining at home below and more completed home bar projects here.
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Den of Monsters Bar
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Relaxing with Friends
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Warm Memories
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Like Having Your Own Establishment
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The Classic Curtis Society Home Bar
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Curtis Society Pirate Party
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Backyard Party Bar
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At Home with Friends
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More Fun than Money Can Buy
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Private Party at Home
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Entertain at Home
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Home Entertainment
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Home Bar Party
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Home Entertainment Fun
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Enjoy the Beer Flavors You Like
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A Bar Top Filled with Memories
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Invite The Ladies Over!
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Toasting at Maues Bar
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Karakoe Memories
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Maue's Classic Bar Project
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Even on the Water
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Girls Night Starting Out
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Create Lasting Memories
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Monkey Bar Party Shots
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Build Your Dream Bar
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It’ll cost you an arm and a leg to fill up these days. Stay home, build a bar. It helps lower CO2 too!
Save Gas by Entertaining at Home
After years of high prices, we were seeing little to no relief at the pump. Oil speculation and supply issues will likely always remain.
Let’s face it, World oil consumption is on the rise with no sign of decline. Growing populations and increased global demand combined with refining troubles and middle east tensions will guarantee that your weekend trip to the bar, pub or nightclub will eventually become even more expensive. The solution? Build a bar and entertain in your own home. It helps lower oil demand and more, so do your part and get busy building today!
It’s fun, saves gas and keeps drunk drivers off the road!
No need to mention the added benefit of avoiding mixing drinking and driving. No more drunk driving, OWI, DWI or DUI problems to worry about. Our plans provide plenty of home entertainment and home remodeling ideas to make your completed project the new hot spot of your neighborhood.
More home bar articles can be found the site map.
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Four years later and the world has been on a roller coaster. Fuel prices hit nearly $5/gallon in our area, then dropped back to $2.29 just before the 2022 midterms. Immediately after, the prices shot back up and now are above $3/gallon again. Eggs are crazy expensive. Why? Lumber prices have come down a little and lumber futures prices look promising, but this is likely due to increased interest rates and a downturn in homebuilding. And 8 foot 2×4 will still run you about $3.30. Not long ago that price was about a buck and a half. Buckle up for 2023!
UPDATE: 2019 and happily gas prices are still an affordable $2.39/gallon in the Midwest. But, it’s still makes so much sense to entertain at home.
As a side note, the booming economy has just seen the Dow Jones index hit a record 28,000.
Update: Gas Falls in 2016:
I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong and happily so. The unexpected drop in gas prices is mostly due to OPEC flooding the market and possibly some carefully planned relaxation of gouging. It just demonstrates the volatility of energy prices. As of September 15th 2016, local gas prices in Wisconsin are about $2.18 per gallon. Election day is coming soon. I’d expect prices to change for the worse after that date. Build that bar today and be prepare for the likelihood of higher prices in the future. Cheers!