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Decorate Your Game Room for Billiards
When it comes to the home, women tend to decorate it to please them. When it comes to the game room, women need to think outside the box and decorate it a little more masculine. If at all possible it may be a good idea to actually include your man in the decorating, or at least get him input or suggestions. There are certain supplies that will be most important to include in your new billiards inspired game room. Of course, you will need a pool table. Everything else will be centered around that. You will need a rack for the pool cues, chalk, and a good set of billiards balls in order to play the game. The room should be decorated to look like a pool hall. A low hung light above the center of the table gives off a good vibe. Grab some wooden furniture with thick legs in dark wood colors to give the feel of a neighborhood bar. Tall stools are a good choice. Serve drinks in short glasses or large frosty beer mugs. Having bowls of peanuts strategically placed on tables near guests is also a fun idea.
A pool hall at home
Pool is not just for pool halls and bars. An extra room at home can be perfect for making your own little pool hall at home. Of there are several obvious must haves but also plenty of optional billiard supplies to give your room the look and feel of an authentic pool hall. The first must have that might come to mind is a pool table. There are many styles and sizes so you should have no problem finding the one right for you room. Next are billiard balls, choosing from a standard or even a custom set. Of course it wouldn’t be pool without some standard or custom pool cues, and be sure to have enough pool cue chalk on hand as well. Once you have the basics covered its on to the optional billiard supplies. One thing to consider is the protection of your billiard supplies. Pool table covers, pool cue racks, billiard ball cleaners and containers, training pool balls and perhaps even some snooker or carom balls to add some variety to your billiard games. Some other pieces of equipment to consider are pool table brushes, pool cool bridges for those tough to get at shots as well as some comfortable pool room furniture for those waiting for their turn at the table.
Pool cue care; Do’s and Don’ts
Now that you have found the pool cue stick for you it is important to treat it right. Of course it is made to be used, but it is the time between games that will ultimately have the biggest impact on the health and performance of your pool cue. Here are some do’s to keep in mind. Do store your pool cue in a solid, protective case of some sort, keeping it upright. Be sure to occasionally wash with a soft, damp, soapy cloth, drying immediately with another soft cloth. Giving the cue a polish with a good wax or furniture polish after the wash will help protect the cue. The don’ts will have a big impact on your cue stick as well. Don’t store in areas of extreme heat or dampness, moisture or humidity can cause your pool cue to warp.. Don’t allow prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Don’t scrub or clean with a rough textured item such as sandpaper, unless very fine grit, or kitchen scrub pad. Don’t attempt to sand out a dent or nick in the shaft of your pool cue. Much of the care of your pool cue is common sense, the rest will come with learning and experience. Take care of your cue, and it will take care of you.
