We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buildings with hidden spaces have long been a subject of public interest, with plenty of real-world history from ancient Egyptian tombs, to ...

Taking on a giant build just to hide your shotgun collection may seem a bit over the top. But we couldn’t be more impressed with the project. [Korostelevm] did an amazing job of hiding a small closet ...

What is it that compels us about a secret door? It’s almost as if the door itself and the promise of mystery is more exciting than whatever could lay beyond. In any case, [Scott Monaghan] is a lover ...

Some of the most ingenious schemes for using space spring forth from watching how nautical designers conceive function. Nearly everything on a boat must serve two purposes because of the serious ...

Secret doors aren't just in the movies. With a few tools and materials, you can build your own bookcase that doubles as a secret door into a crawlspace or attic. Attic rooms and areas under stairs ...

Bookcases, stone walls and wooden floorboards aren't always what they seem. Sometimes, they contain secrets. All over the world, homeowners with a sense of humor (or a fine-tuned appreciation for spy ...

A creative couple revealed how they 'hid' a bedroom door behind a bookshelf to create a secret entrance worthy of a murder mystery. Carrie and Kyle Dorr, from Saint Michael, Minnesota, transformed the ...