Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Evolution of Pool and Billiard Games: An Historical Timeline

Posted on 10/25/2010 by BilliardNBarStools

The term “billiard” or “billiards” has been in use for many centuries, and the game is still widely played today.  The word “billiard” comes from the French word “bille,” meaning “ball,” and the suffix “ard,” representing the art of the … Continue reading →

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Alternative Complementary Billiard Room Games

Posted on 10/18/2010 by BilliardNBarStools

Having the nicest billiard room on your block goes much further than a nice billiard table and an expensive cue stick.  It even goes further than building an adjacent corner bar or having an adequate amount of bar stools for … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Best Billiard Pool Table Light or Lamp for Your Home Billiard Room

Posted on 10/11/2010 by BilliardNBarStools

One must carefully take into account a number of things when selecting the perfect billiard pool table light for your home billiard room. This post covers the basics of not only what to look for in a billiard table lamp, but also general installation guidelines and hanging procedures. Continue reading →

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Figuring Out Adequate Home Billiard Room Size Dimensions

Posted on 10/04/2010 by BilliardNBarStools

The dimensions and overall size of your home billiard room must be big enough to accommodate all aspects of billiard gameplay. Find out the simple formula to determine the minimum amount of space required to ensure that you and your guests will not be cramped or up against a wall while making your billiard shots. Continue reading →

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