Ideas to repurpose old wooden doors are plentiful in the design world in part because of their detailing and craftsmanship. While you can turn them into everything from a beautiful countertop to a ...

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 ...

Who hasn't dreamed of having a mystery-story-style secret passageway? While a trick bookshelf is pretty awesome in itself, this secret passage hides a home office with clever style. Lifehacker reader ...

Who didn’t dream of a hidden door or secret passage in the house when they were kids? Some of us still do! [SPECTREcat] had already built a secret door in a fully functioning bookcase with a unique ...

Murphy beds, as great and as space-efficient as they may be, are not nearly as exciting as Murphy doors. Yes, there is such a ...

A video of an office space hidden behind a "secret bookshelf door" has captivated home renovation enthusiasts on TikTok. The viral clip was shared by Anne Sterling (@pagesandpastures) and has garnered ...

Storage meets style with a creative twist. In this smart and stylish project, I’ll show you how to build a DIY sliding door bookshelf—the perfect solution for maximizing space while adding a sleek, ...

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. House hacks! Simple, ingenious, and sneaky, the Woodfold Bookcase Doors make it easy to completely conceal a room ...

The life of a gadget journalist involves storing away dozens of cardboard boxes filled with gizmos, away from civilian eyes. Hopefully in a secret gadget lair sealed off by these bookshelf-slash-doors ...

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 ...