Panic rooms used to be hidden in upscale homes, high-security buildings, banks, mega mansions, and mysterious historical buildings. However, increasing popularity and decreasing costs have meant that these products are moving away from luxuries for the elite and into the mainstream. As people look into...
Bulletproof windows are growing in popularity, especially considering the rise in crime in the US. According to statistics, there are 2.5 million burglaries annually in the US. Home invasions account for more than half of these burglaries. With the world rife with criminal activity it’s...
Movies inspire viewers in so many ways. From fashion to catch phrases and beyond, the list of ways that films impact everyday life is a long one. As a company that specializes in secret doors, and was inspired to start building secret doors after seeing one...
The use of smart home technology is on the rise. From smart speakers to smart doorbells, thermostats, lighting control and whole-home automation, the trend of integrating smart technology is not only taking hold, it is expanding. In fact, industry statistics indicate that at least 63 million...
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 to...
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 doors,...
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 go...
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...
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 actual...
Bookshelves require dusting. Silver requires polishing. Floors require mopping. Regular cleaning and upkeep is part of being a homeowner, or at the very least, an adult. So, when a secret door comes into the picture, it’s a fair expectation that an investment in upkeep and maintenance...