Panic rooms are designed to provide homeowners with a certain peace of mind, knowing family members will be protected in the event of an emergency or home intrusion. And they’re growing in popularity. What was once reserved for the ultra-wealthy — from CEOs to politicians......
Gun ownership is an American right, but it also comes with the responsibility of safe and proper storage. Whether you own a gun for personal protection or find joy in collecting different types of guns in admiration of their craftsmanship, the necessity of secure storage......
Security means different things to different people. Where some families only feel secure with a state-of-the-art security system and a guard house, others feel totally protected by a family dog that won’t let anything unfamiliar go unnoticed. Somewhere along that home security spectrum lies security......
The popularity of open floor plans has facilitated airy, spacious layouts that flow from one room to the next, but they also leave little room for privacy — which can be a need and a want for families, individuals and business owners. Certain business conversations......
Inspiration for secret rooms and hidden passageways is in great supply, especially when referencing Hollywood. From James Bond to The Matrix to Batman, Captain America, The Goonies, Indiana Jones and beyond, there is no shortage of cinematic examples from which to draw concepts for smaller......
Wine cellars, and even less formal collections of wine, have grown in popularity in recent years. Industry analysis reveals that wine sales are up more than 17%, and with that growth has come a need for storage. Once wine connoisseurs graduate to a level of......
The best hiding spots are the ones that go unnoticed. Everyone remembers that from their youthful, hide-and-seek days. And when it comes to home security concerns as adults, a similar mantra applies. Secret doors that seamlessly blend into a home’s design and decor can truly......
Homeowners need or want secret doors and hidden passageways for their own unique reasons. Some are designed and installed to shore up security while others are for pure entertainment. From the switches to the appearance to the access panel to what’s behind it, secret doors......
The idea for hidden passages isn’t a new one. While modern passageways have a contemporary flair, thanks to advancements in technology and design, the concept has been around for thousands of years. Consider the secret passages below the famed Colosseum in Rome, the secret tunnels......
Noise can be a profound distraction, as many professionals learned throughout the height of the work-from-home season of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dogs barking, kids rough-housing, and doorbells ringing became a consistent presence of online meetings, leaving many to wish for a soundproof space. But, the......