If you've always wanted a home bar complete with sink, shelves, and even a tap, then you've come to the right place. Here you'll find a basic guide explaining what you need to consider when constructing a home bar. There are a number of ways to tackle such a project. The important thing is to know what options you have an what's involved.

How to Ruin Your Outside Bar Stools

Ruining your bar stools is the last thing you want to do. You bought them so you can enjoy barbeques outside and entertain people outdoors. However, thousands of people everyday are ruining their bar stools. How? By neglecting them. Here are 3 quick ways to ruin your outside bar stools. We suggest you don't do these.

1. Leave Them Outside All Year Long

Even if you live where the sun is shining 80% of the year, you shouldn't leave your bar stools outside all year long. The solution is to get barstool covers (/barstool-covers.html) so you can cover them up when you're not using them. You also need to cover them AND store them away if you're not going to be using them for a prolonged period of time. This will help keep your barstools as good as new.

2. Keep Unfinished Bar Stools Unfinished

Many manufacturers offer unfinished bar stools. These are stools that are made of bare wood. You can paint or stain them any way you want. However, because the wood is bare, it's more susceptible to water, dirty, and sun. If you buy unfinished bar stools, finish them before you start using them. Paint them using durable outdoor paint or seal them with a stain or other sealant.

3. Never Maintain Them

As is the case with all things, the older your bar stools get, the more dilapidated they can get. However, you can fight the aging process by simply oiling rotating bar stools and even repainting them. Simple maintenance and upkeep on your outside bar stools will help them last as long as possible. It will take some elbow grease, but in the end, you'll have bar stools that last a lot longer.

If you have nice outdoor barstools, don't let the elements destroy them. Be mindful and DON'T do the things mentioned above.

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Home bars come in various “put together” types. Some are simple and require a few screws/bolts to put together. However, these types of bars are typically basic and are free standing (i.e. can be moved anywhere). If you want your home bar to be part of the room (i.e. built into the room), you're going to have to secure the structure to the wall and floor. And if you want to have a built-in sink and even a kegerator, that will require additional plumbing and electrical work.

There are various types of home bars you can integrate into your home. Some are very simple while others are complete extensions of the room. You can go as simple as a wall mounted bar cabinet to having a complete bar installed with various taps for beer. The choice is up to you