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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A lot of us have doors in our homes that don’t really go anywhere important. Do you really need to get into the closet where you keep the Halloween decorations and Aunt Claire’s desiccated body every ...

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 ...

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 ...

I don't know about you, but I will never outgrow my child-like desire to have secret passages and hidden rooms in my house. This sliding door bookshelf may be one of the most clever and least ...

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 ...