| The Tiki bar phenomenon began during the late | | | | electrical requirements for lighting and refrigeration |
| 1930s with a couple of famous California | | | | should also be a part of the design, and they do |
| restaurants and really took off after World War II | | | | not need to be complicated or require an |
| when the South Seas theme became a | | | | electrician to install safely. |
| commonplace choice for bars, restaurants, motels | | | | Materials to Complete Your Project |
| and hotels. It became a home remodeling option | | | | Finding the appropriate materials shouldn't be |
| as the materials and appliances to construct a | | | | difficult, with the possible exception of the |
| small residential Tiki bar became available. | | | | thatching that provides overhead covering and is |
| Tiki bars have become outdoor entertainment | | | | the signature Polynesian element to a Tiki bar |
| centers in thousands of American backyards. | | | | design. You can find thatching and also bamboo |
| They can be the perfect complement to an | | | | construction materials through online sources if |
| outdoor pool party, barbecue or evening by the | | | | the local home remodeling outlet doesn't carry |
| spa. And today you have the option of spending | | | | them. Everything you need to build your own |
| a fortune on a custom built job, or spending a | | | | Tiki bar is available on the internet, including |
| fraction of that sum on your own project. | | | | instructions that you can purchase and download |
| FInd the Right Plan | | | | immediately. |
| There are a number of Tiki bar plans available | | | | Once you realize that this project is well within |
| through home improvement stores or online. Your | | | | your means and your ability you may choose to |
| best choice is going to be a manual that provides | | | | continue on and construct stools or other ancillary |
| clear instructions and illustrations to make even | | | | items for the Tiki bar. It is designed to be an |
| clearer just what each step involves. With the | | | | entertainment center, after all. There are |
| right documentation you'll find that building a Tiki | | | | instructions and in some cases, precut materials |
| bar is not a complicated task. | | | | available for these additions as well. It's an |
| There are elements to a complete Tiki bar plan | | | | interesting, manageable and unique do it yourself |
| that include several important finishing touches. | | | | project that will add to your backyard and to |
| The design should include shelving and cabinets | | | | your entertaining options for years to come. |
| that don't require a professional to install. The | | | | |