Streaming from computer:<\/strong> If you have a premium account with one of the major sporting networks, you may be able to stream the game from your computer to anywhere in your home. All you\u2019ll need is something like a Google Chromecast to plug into your TV to make it happen. Just make sure that you\u2019ve got a strong Wi-Fi signal in the room you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n A good sound system can do wonders in recreating the feeling of watching the game live. You could go all-out and hook up an expensive surround system, but you don\u2019t need to. In fact, many of today\u2019s compact soundbars pack a heck of a punch in a small, inexpensive package. We do, however, recommend opting for a soundbar that includes a stand-alone subwoofer so you can literally feel the action at home.<\/p>\n Depending on where your home sports den is located, a loud sound system might be overkill. Consider if the occasional rumble of a hard-hitting tackle could disturb those within earshot.<\/p>\n Got friends or family coming over to watch with you? Then you don\u2019t want to get flagged for being a poor host. Make sure you\u2019ve got an ample supply of snacks, drinks, and other refreshments on hand to satisfy those mid-game cravings. A simple mini-fridge – like the one you may have used as a student – is all you need to keep your drinks cold and your famous guacamole dip fresh. If you have an old pallet laying around, it\u2019s easy to turn it into a cool display rack for your favorite spirits. Check out this tutorial<\/a> for how to do it.<\/p>\n Even if you mostly watch sports at home by yourself, don\u2019t get caught unprepared to offer occasional guests a comfortable seat to enjoy the game with you. Your seating doesn\u2019t need to be anything fancy; just make sure it\u2019s reasonably comfy and readily available. Maybe you\u2019ve got an old couch, recliner, or futon still hanging around. Why not give it a second life in your new home sports den?<\/p>\n Folding camping chairs are great to have on standby when unexpected visitors stop over. They don\u2019t take up much space when not in use, and they\u2019re easy to pull out on a moment\u2019s notice when guests stop by.<\/p>\n Boring halftime analysis, relentless timeouts, or rain delays (for baseball fans), can really dampen the fun – no pun intended. Have a couple of options on hand to entertain yourself or your guests when the game is on pause. We recommend retro video games for their simplicity and fast gameplay, making them easy to pick up – and put down – when the game is back on.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got an unused or vintage video game system sitting on the bench, now would be a great opportunity to put it back in the game. If not, look for an inexpensive, all-in-one solution like the Activision Flashback Blast. It comes with everything you need to play classic Atari games, including a wireless controller. Just plug the HDMI stick into a compatible TV, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n Perhaps the most important thing you\u2019ll need for any home sports den is the space for it. Whether you need help clearing out a spare bedroom, organizing your basement, or taking back the garage, StorageMart could be your MVP. Check out our storage unit size guide<\/a> and put us in the game for you today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Must-Have Essentials for Any Home Sports-Watching Room It\u2019s gameday. But instead of heading to the stadium to join your fellow sports fans, you\u2019re at home watching the opening drive on your living room TV. After all, it\u2019s not always feasible or desirable to attend every home game in person. There\u2019s the cost, the hassle, inclement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":4359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[61,41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-improvements","category-how-to"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4358"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4446,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358\/revisions\/4446"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Call the Right Audible<\/h2>\n
Sports Room Pro Tip<\/h3>\n
Raise the Bar<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSports Room Pro Tip<\/h3>\n
Pack the Seats<\/h2>\n
Sports Room Pro Tip<\/h3>\n
Halftime Hijinks<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSports Room Pro Tip<\/h3>\n
Need to Make Room for Your Sports Den?<\/h2>\n