The Man Cave

It's not what you think. The man cave I refer to is what your graveyard-working husband will make out of your bedroom. Dank, dark, and absolutely silent is what your now-nocturnal mate will need to be able to find rest in the daylight hours. If you don't want him to staple sleeping bags over the windows, shop for some blackout curtains that coordinate with your bedroom decor. Sleeping-bag plaid was not appealing to me, so I found some navy blue thermal/blackout-lined curtain panels at Target. Also, your man is going to need some background noise if you don't want him complaining about each footstep that occurs while he's sleeping, so that same fan that helps you sleep while he's working should be employed for his use as well. Now, this room that has no light and no air from the rest of the house circulating though it is going to take on a peculiar odor. Be sure to vacuum, dust, and wash sheets frequently. This is only possible if you do these tasks while you ought to be sleeping, since you can't do them while he's sleeping or when he's awake and home, wanting to spend time with you. Instead of going to bed at a reasonable time, clean your bedroom until it is spotless and you are too exhausted to think about anything but going to sleep. Then put your sheets in the dryer, and nod off on the couch for a bit until you can finally make your bed and go to sleep. Your husband will be home in a few minutes, and the sun is about to come up, but at least your room doesn't smell like the gorilla habitat at the zoo.