How To Make a Secret Compartment in Your Wall

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The best hiding places are in plain sight. Follow these steps to create a shockingly sly storage space.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A plastic switch box
A rotary tool
An electrical socket
Screws
A Phillips-head screwdriver
A faceplate
A flat-head screwdriver
A stud finder
A pencil

Step 1: Cut the top off

Use the rotary tool to cut off the top of the switch box, except for a strip along the open face, so you can attach the electrical socket to the box.

Step 2: Assemble the compartment

Screw the electrical socket to the open face of the switch box. Then, screw the faceplate to the socket.

Step 3: Position and trace box

Pick a position for your compartment where an electrical outlet wouldn't seem out of place.

Step 4: Avoid the studs

Run a stud finder over the section of wall where you want to put your box. If it detects a stud, pick another spot four or five inches to the right or left. When you're sure the new spot is stud-free, trace the back of the switch box on the wall with the pencil.

Step 5: Cut drywall

Use the rotary tool to cut out the pencil outline. Then, place the item to be hidden in the box and push it into the hole until the back of the faceplate rests snugly against the wall. To retrieve the item, simply pull the faceplate away from the wall, and remove the box from the hole.

Step 6: Clean up and hide stuff

Clean up the drywall dust and dispose of any evidence that might give away the real function of this innocent-looking electrical outlet.

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[Partylikeaturtle]

How to build a secret compartment in your wall:

1: Punch hole in wall.

2. Place objects in compartment

3: Put duct tape over hole.

[ShoutTheJoyy]

And the potheads rejoice. DOOD. I COULD PUT MY WEED IN THERE D:

[megashadowwii]

lol i found 3 of these in my cousins house and i started to laugh my ass off thats 30 bucks and a bag of weed hes never gonna get XD

[kittensloveme777]

i tried that it works

[alancherne]

awesome

[oldhouserenovation]

that a cool idea..thanks for sharing this video..!!

[Danyel515]

This is a tutorial of how to hide stolen goods....

[KillZonne1]

who the hell drills a hole in their own wall??

[nepsessu]

@Partylikeaturtle ...It wouldn't be a SECRET then would it??

[stickfas784]

SHEESH you just gave away the best way to keep thieves from getting your treasures...nice going.

[layotota]

dang it, now everyone will know my secret compartment >:(