S
ome men fantasize about owning the ultimate “man cave,” but one Tacoma man’s fantasy came to life, thanks to Phase II Inc. Having remodeled the client’s century-old home a few years ago, the Phase II remodeling contractors recently removed the badly deteriorated detached garage and created an attached one so inviting it won awards from the Master Builders Association at the Pierce County and state levels.
tain whatever temperature he wants in the garage,” Hjelm said. The floor was stained red after getting a high polish with diamond grit. Stairs lead to a workout room/home office space above; and a small basement below houses the air compressor, hot water tank and the boiler for the in-floor heat. Hjelm covered a wall with rustic tongue-and-groove boards recycled from the old garage. The windows add a vintage look.
Project Manager Ronald Hjelm said, “The attention to detail is just over the “One of our main challenges was keeptop on this one. I think that’s what put it ing it in line with a house that was built a hundred years ago,” Hjelm said. “Even above and beyond the rest.” though it’s brand new, it looks like it’s The owner of this man cave races cars part of the house. We painstakingly tried and likes to tinker with them too. “He to make every detail look the same.” wanted a place where he could get away from everyday life and relax,” Hjelm You can view the award-winning details said, “but also a workable garage, not a yourself during the Master Builders Tour of Remodeled Homes on September 29 show garage.” and 30 from 10am to 5pm. It holds four cars and features a built-in CANDACE BROWN air compressor, great lighting, a wallmounted vacuum system, a workbench For more information: Master Builders with stainless steel top, plenty of tool Association Tour: mba-tour.com storage and more. “It has a cement Featured Builder: phaseii.net floor with in-floor heat, so he can main- Photography: jhobsonphotography.com 31
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showcase magazine | fall 2012