5 unexpected ideas for hidden storage in your home
It's better to hide money at home (photo: Freepik.com)
Planning a vacation but leaving something valuable at home? It's crucial to hide it securely! Thieves are often experienced in finding hidden items, so how can you outsmart them and hide your valuables where no one would think to look?
Here are 5 simple yet effective solutions for creating a hidden spot at home.
Fake plumbing pipes
Install a fake PVC pipe with a clean-out cap somewhere in your basement or under your bathroom sink. Unscrew the fake cap to reveal a secret compartment for your valuables.
Very few people will think to check the entire plumbing system in your house, especially without the proper tools and the risk of causing a flood.
The idea is simple but quite original (photo: familyhandyman.com)
Door compartment
Drill a hole in the top of any interior door, sized to fit a cylinder like an old film canister or cigar tube. Roll up banknotes and store them inside.
If you want to try this trick with a hollow-core door, you’ll need to stay closer to the outer edges. Look at the door from the top, and you’ll see how wide the solid inner frame is.
Electrical outlet
No thief will check all the wall outlets, so these hidden wall safes offer an ideal level of protection. You can store small items such as jewelry and money in them. They are very easy to install on the wall. You can hide a certain amount of money, a flash drive, or a key there.
Thieves usually have very little time, so they won’t spend it on lengthy tasks like unscrewing all the outlets (photo: Freepik.com)
Any empty pipe
A curtain rod, a mop handle, or any empty pipe that opens and closes easily can serve as a great hiding place for money. Just roll the bills into a cylinder, like American criminals do in the movies. It's also important to attach some string to the money for easier retrieval from inside the pipe.
Secret space under the refrigerator
Refrigerators and dishwashers have a removable grill at the front. There’s a lot of secret space for storage there. But before you stash valuables under the refrigerator, check where the appliance’s hot coils are located. In some models, a pile of money could obstruct airflow, causing the refrigerator to work harder and potentially even damage it.
Just remember that these trays are generally designed for collecting water (photo: familyhandyman.com)
Sources used in writing this material: Family Handyman, Bob Vila, House Digest.
