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Finding The Best High-Security Fit: Embassy Door Vs. Fortress Door

Feeling safe at home is more than a desire. It’s a need. Safety for family members and the protection of belongings is a priority for homeowners and the home security market reflects that, as it is anticipated to nearly double in size over the next five years. That increase in market size comes as home […]

3 Things To Avoid When Purchasing A Hidden Door

It’s easy to think — or even daydream — about all the features you might want in a hidden door. Secrecy ranks up at the top, as does style. The two often go hand-in-hand to ensure a hidden door actually remains hidden.  Switches or a hidden door latch are also a common interest or priority […]

Home Office + Secret Doors: Creating A Healthy Separation

Workplace trends took a decidedly different avenue in early 2020, when almost every company adjusted to a remote working environment — for at least the short term — to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. While operations for many businesses have returned to normal, pre-pandemic routines, many others have adopted new practices that allow staffers to continue […]

Organizing Solutions: Clutter-Concealing Secret Doors

Americans have clutter. Even the most organized probably have a junk drawer or basket stashed away somewhere. In fact, one poll found that 90% of Americans have a junk drawer, which is very likely unorganized. It just happens, even to the best of us. But clutter, or unorganized spaces, just don’t flow with a home […]

Fitting The Perfect Secret Door Into The Right Space

Every home has bedrooms and kitchens, many have dining rooms and some have offices. A few have specialty rooms, used for crafting or as a theater or for entertaining. Those rooms, that take time to finish and weave together a theme, may benefit from an entryway as interesting as their contents. This is where a […]

DIY or No? Hidden Door Installation Tips

DIY or No? Hidden Door Installation Tips

The purchase of a hidden door usually comes after much consideration. It’s not something that is done on a whim. It requires measurement, thought and planning. And the same can be said for installation.  Whether a homeowner orders a bookcase, a mirror or a shoe rack hidden door, its impending arrival begs the question, “Should […]

Boost Visibility And Security With Hidden Doors

Boost Visibility And Security With Hidden Doors

The home security market is growing and will continue to in the coming years as new technologies make for easier installation and seamless monitoring for homeowners. When it comes to considerations about home security, individuals have reason to be concerned.  Statistics tell the story of home security, and that story begins with theft accounting for […]

For Secret Doors, Precision Is Part of The Process

For Secret Doors, Precision Is Part of The Process

Secret doors are built differently than other doors. By their nature, they face unique challenges, which underscores the importance for rigorous testing and precise assembly. At the Hidden Door Store, we are committed to an internal design and manufacturing process that takes these specific challenges into account, with the goal of ensuring lasting quality and […]

Host An Unforgettable Party With a Secret Door Reveal

Host An Unforgettable Party With a Secret Door Reveal

The silver screen has shown us how intriguing a hidden room or a secret door can be. And if our childhoods are any indicators for what we believe is exciting, then it should come as no surprise — after building forts, playing in tree houses and creating hideouts in crawl spaces — that as adults […]

Packing And Unpacking A Secret Door

Packing And Unpacking A Secret Door

At Creative Home Engineering, we spend countless hours designing and engineering premium secret doors, using exceptional craftsmanship and the highest quality materials. So, when we pack a door to prepare it for the journey it will take to its intended destination, we make sure it’s protected by more than a layer of bubble wrap. In […]