Blackhawks fans prepare man caves for October 7 opener of the 2010-11 NHL season

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For Blackhawks fans, getting ready for the upcoming season means preparing their "man caves" for several months of equally intense NHL hockey viewing.

In your dad's day, the "man cave" was the workshop in the garage. Today, it's typically a finished room in the basement where the man of the house might work out, have an office, and, of course, watch sportsespecially the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. DirectBuy, the leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, has some pointers for making the man cave guest-friendly for the upcoming NHL season and beyond.

"While being able to get away from the rest of the house and watch sporting events like hockey in peace may have been the genesis of the man cave, what might not have been taken into consideration initially was the desire to someday invite others to watch the game with you," said Jeremy Vest, owner of DirectBuy of DuPage County. "Let's face it, if you're setting up a space fit for entertaining guests that's something most men may want some assistance with."

So what items might today's man cave need to complete the perfect hockey-watching party?:

Kegerator, a man-cave essential for a beer-drinking crowd

Wide Screen TV with HD; surround sound speakers also recommended

Sectional sofa to accommodate multiple visitors; reclining chair with cup holders for the host.

Full-size, built-in bar area or free-standing, mobile bar station

Tile or wood flooring that's particularly resilient to potential spillage

Pool table, air hockey, or foosball for halftime recreation

Mini-kitchen with microwave to reheat buffalo wings.

Home gym equipmente.g. treadmill, ellipticalto work off the excess calories consumed during man cave weekend hockey marathons.

DirectBuy offers nearly everything you need to create the perfect man cave no matter what your favorite sport might be at prices direct from manufacturers or their authorized suppliers. If you know what you want but don't know how to pull it all together, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and professional designers well versed in the art of designing the perfect recreational space, while keeping you on budget.

For more information on a DirectBuy Club membership, you can visit directbuycares.com.

About DirectBuy Club

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly frommore than 700manufacturers or their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makesmembers' hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers,andunparalleled selection helps make members' dream projectsa reality.The DirectBuy Clubs serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 150 locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor's Pass to attend an Open House by visiting http://www.directbuy.com.

Locations of the DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 North Avondale Ste. 110, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 High Grove Lane Ste. 124, Naperville, IL; DirectBuy of Northern Illinois, 3900 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

Blackhawks fans prepare man caves for October 7 opener of the 2010-11 NHL season

By: Steve Dubin

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