Secret home ideas

Hiding our valuables is embedded into our nature - from caveman hiding a bone in an old pterodactyl's nest to you, searching for places to hide things in your room. Fear not for your possessions, because Bored Panda, has declassified a top-secret list that will teach you how to turn everyday household items into secret hiding places.

There's nothing quite like being in your own home. But sometimes, when there are others around, you just need to find someplace that you can escape to.

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Stash your valuables (or junk) away where no one will ever find them!

Here's another posting for the 'clever things' part of the blog. I've long been interested in the concept of illusion - magic tricks, gimmicked boxes, hidden doorways and the like. I did a lot of research on 18th century liquor smuggling, and in the process came across a few neat things I thought I'd share. The first is an excellent book that is now in the public domain, which means you can read it on line for free. It's called Secret Chambers and Hiding Places and is available at…

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Hidden doors have a certain allure and mystique that captures the imagination. Whether for creating secret passages, adding an element of surprise to your home, or simply maximizing space, hidden door