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How To Set Up A Dart Board
A dart board is a great accessory to any game room or rec-room. With all the variations of the game of darts it can give you and your friends hours of 
entertainment. Here are a few helpful tips to bear in mind if you are thinking of installing a dart board in your home.
The location of your dart board is very important. It may sound obvious , but is important that there is enough space to play a good game of darts. As a guide line you will need enough space around 11ft long and 5ft wide. Try to locate it away from open doors and where people will be come through. Not only can this be disruptive to the game but can cause injury to someone who gets hit by a dart.
You can fix a back board behind the dart board to protect the surround wall from damages that the darts can cause, or you can get a dart board that has a built in cabinet like a floor model. Cabinets made especially for dart boards are useful for storing your darts and accessories, and enable you to close the doors on your board when it’s not in use.
Hanging your dart board it is important to take exact measurements. Measure twice and hang once! The proper height should be exactly 5ft 8 inch’s from the middle of the bulls eye to the ground. If you do not have a dart mat then you will have to make a mark on the floor, using a marker or tape or a piece of wood or metal. the trough line should me 7ft 9.25″ from the board.
Once you have the dart board in place the you can work on accessorizing the room by hanging a score board near the dart board and get some nice bar stools and tables, to keep your company comfortable.