DIY Secret Room with a Mirror Door

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  • @hallenw
    @hallenw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    I would remove the two dresser mirrors and hang a picture instead. Too many mirrors look suspicious and strange. 😉

    • @jppcasey
      @jppcasey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Concur

    • @tonelar415
      @tonelar415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      definitely... thought the same thing as the video was about to end

    • @tocatchchrishansen7401
      @tocatchchrishansen7401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Allen W yeah, maybe even remove the other two mirrors and put the same one on the opposite side

    • @sholland369
      @sholland369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely

    • @sydneyepps5513
      @sydneyepps5513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes. Once I saw the dresser I thought there was too much going on.

  • @funnydean265
    @funnydean265 7 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    This is absolutely the best hidden door on TH-cam, you cannot tell that is a door AT ALL. Great video!

    • @yeetedfetusstudios4872
      @yeetedfetusstudios4872 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dean Perkins have you seen "I like to make stuffs" video? I mean this isn't terrible it's quite great... But I've been watching Bob for awhile so I may be biased as I just found this In my recommendations.

    • @connyberg5665
      @connyberg5665 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he had one of those days when everything just goes right and turns out perfect

    • @omnimediagroup5761
      @omnimediagroup5761 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am a cheese addict Bob's video is great as well, but as far as mirror doors go, this is for sure the best one.

  • @tixximmi1
    @tixximmi1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've been a prepper for 40 years and a huge fan of secret rooms. You nailed it on this one. A+++ Your idea of raising it off the floor gives you the win. Thanks.

  • @ChakatNightspark
    @ChakatNightspark 6 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    You should add some way to lock it from the inside. so if needed You can lock yourself inside. Incase you need too

    • @brandonwithnell612
      @brandonwithnell612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      yep could make a good hidden panic room incase someone broke in, even a simple latch lock should work becuase i doubt anyones going to pull to hard on the mirror

    • @JohnConnor12
      @JohnConnor12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@brandonwithnell612
      Yeah, that would be perfect.

    • @this-is-not-a-channel-
      @this-is-not-a-channel- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      And a one-way mirror

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@brandonwithnell612 yes breaking the mirror would be bad luck if they're supertitious

    • @billveder1071
      @billveder1071 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I agree, being able to lock the door from the inside could be very beneficial and wouldn't take much to do it. Excellent idea and nicely done.

  • @Food4thought1234
    @Food4thought1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I was just telling my mom that my bedroom closet is literally another room and how cool it would be to make it a panic room. this is such a genius idea!

  • @6155ish
    @6155ish 6 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    But I would rearrange the furniture because it looks suspect with the dresser having two mirrors next to it. But great idea

    • @Name_Nah00
      @Name_Nah00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Not necessarily, the dresser mirrors are fine where they are because they won't capture the full body when trying on outfits.

    • @Tori-hu3zy
      @Tori-hu3zy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have a full body mirror right beside another mirror

    • @jmac3693
      @jmac3693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That shit crossed my mind to hahaha

    • @danielpierce922
      @danielpierce922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I like the idea of a full body next to other mirrors, but you're forgetting one important thing... People who want to rob others... are usually not that bright!

    • @steveelim
      @steveelim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@danielpierce922 Robbers will try to take that full length mirror and that's how they will discover the room.

  • @PoposWoodworks
    @PoposWoodworks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +887

    Looks good, I have my safe in a hidden area as well, but yours puts mine to shame in creativity lol. Job well done in my book sir!!

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I didn't go all out on mine either but the way I look at it if it's hidden, it's a safer safe.

    • @KrAUSerMike
      @KrAUSerMike 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the vid!
      I wish my house were big enough for a hidden room. Hopefully my next one will be.
      I'm curious as to what guns you have?

    • @cfjruth
      @cfjruth 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Maybe it's not "all out" but it's effective and looks great. You make it look so easy too - I'm sure if I tried making something like this, it'd be an all-day project and still wouldn't look as good as yours. Haha.

    • @cowfish7257
      @cowfish7257 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Popo's Woodworks I

    • @eTreeBranch
      @eTreeBranch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      labobo. his hidden area was already a closet. he said he has two, he chose to use the smaller one.

  • @truneilson
    @truneilson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    This is great. 2 suggestions- 1) take down the two mirrors on the dresser and put up art. 2) buy a baby magnet lock...this way it won't open without the magnet "key" it will hide the door even more.

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Tru Neilson You should watch the very next video. You'll be proud of yourself. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

    • @travisb1691
      @travisb1691 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you had an intruder art might be a point of interest for some quick bucks for them

    • @SueMead
      @SueMead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *+Travis B*
      Better the burglar runs off with some cheap-arsed art than finding the safe room, don't y' think? And there's shitloads of cheap household art out there. Heaps of people buy colour co-ordinated "paintings" as part of their interior design trip. Or even a selection of family photographs would be better than those awful mirrors when you've got this magnificent full length mirror.

    • @daviddionne8296
      @daviddionne8296 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Buy a small safe, fill with some bricks. Don't screw it down. Use it as a decoy.

    • @L1A1Rocker
      @L1A1Rocker 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tech-Mark Here it is in his vid about remodeling his bedroom. th-cam.com/video/5cLLXm5grtE/w-d-xo.html

  • @Dr.Thomas.
    @Dr.Thomas. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Awesome job! I also love that you made this into a 10 minute long video by speeding up certain things. Others would have made us watch them drill each hole and hammer each nail for 30 minutes. I was confused by the threshold when you started doing it. Thought, huh? Why? Then after seeing it completed....Genius! It seriously just looks like a mirror hanging on the wall. Seriously cool!

  • @Schregger
    @Schregger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I always felt that a gun safe was just a magnet for thieves. So I like the idea of concealment like this. Plus, secret rooms are just awesome...

  • @curiousmike1044
    @curiousmike1044 7 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Well done. I was skeptical when you started, but it turned out real nice when finished.

    • @19jaredbarsuglia81
      @19jaredbarsuglia81 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Curious Mike I felt the same way. The key was the finished threshold. Electrified access control would top this off.

    • @Carl-LaFong1618
      @Carl-LaFong1618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and sharks with FRICKEN laser beams.

  • @MrPlaidFace
    @MrPlaidFace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1995

    I'm going to change all my doors like this, just to confuse people.

    • @geribrandon7057
      @geribrandon7057 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Guided Hand/ Ha ,good luck with guest.
      .

    • @miaandjess906
      @miaandjess906 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I wish i could id just change my bedroom door and build a mini room and disguise that to thanks so much steve love the idea

    • @vladimerputin7911
      @vladimerputin7911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Do you have se X with men just to confuse people?

    • @dusterdude238
      @dusterdude238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      if you do that to a few doors and then have door frames inserted into a wall with a brick wall behind it, It would be like the Winchester Mystery House

    • @vladimerputin7911
      @vladimerputin7911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rollo Lawson you like men hey?

  • @BeefaloBart
    @BeefaloBart 7 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    Note to self: Install safe prior to doing this lol.

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Yes, definitely.

    • @Lawson_-de1np
      @Lawson_-de1np 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ummmm I just screwed a mirror on my door

    • @podboq2
      @podboq2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      2nd note to self: don't broadcast your secrets to the world...

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@podboq2 3rd note: don't talk about fight club

    • @jessicanice1335
      @jessicanice1335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@podboq2 OFFICIALLY THATGUY.

  • @jb0579
    @jb0579 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    When this started I thought "this shit is gonna suck " but actually he did a pretty nice job.

  • @markl2747
    @markl2747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We’re in the process of building a new home. I put some extra space behind our master closet for exactly this purpose. Will probably be following YOUR method as opposed to paying my contractor to do it! Well done!

  • @MultiRabe
    @MultiRabe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Simple but BRILLIANT! If I were breaking into your home, I would never suspect that there was a hidden room behind that mirror! Wonderful job Steve 👍👍👏🏻

  • @PossumLady8262
    @PossumLady8262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I liked how it's now "hidden". I realize it's not a "safe room"...but better out of sight then in plain view.
    You did an excellent job.

  • @immylyons
    @immylyons 7 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    When you speed things up and you are hitting nails it sounds like the sims when they repair things lol

    • @TR2000LT
      @TR2000LT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah lol I play sims a lot.

  • @greymanjake3290
    @greymanjake3290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Good work man. My wife and I are about to remodel a home of ours and you presented a few ideas haha.

  • @CurtisDrew1
    @CurtisDrew1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nicely done. I agree either an RFID Lock or a magnetic solenoid lock with a hidden magnet slider would be ideal. And they make a Kevlar Carbon fiber panels (like drywall sheets) that you can buy to line the inside and make it bullet resistant. About $180 to $240 a 4'X 8' sheet. You just screw it to the walls and back of the door. And with some good internal deadbolts you'd have a a nice safe room. And a security camera monitor inside the room would make you golden.

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And an escape hatch to the heli-pad and....

  • @annanne3929
    @annanne3929 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nicely done, Looks great!! My suggestion would be to move the dresser with the two mirrors on it . Looks disjointed both in color and style. Perhaps remove the dresser mirrors altogether and paint the dresser to match color of hidden door mirror.

  • @mcstrad10
    @mcstrad10 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Very cool! The kid in all of us likes having secret rooms. You did it right it looks great.

  • @darlav673
    @darlav673 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    What a great job! No one would think of a hidden room there since there's already a walk-in closet. I know someone with a gun safe that size. If it's full, would be extremely difficult to steal. Wish we had space for a hidden room. But I would just hide in it and sew all day. LOL.

  • @georgemoomaw9437
    @georgemoomaw9437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A genius solution for adding a greater measure of security to a home

  • @BenKDesigns
    @BenKDesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Second-best 100% DIY "hidden door" video I've seen on YT so far. It's clean, it's smart, and it looks convincing. I've seen other DIY ones that were just janky AF, or clearly looked like a door, or were just rich dummies who had it slapped in by a pro - who then screwed it up by attaching a bunch of junk to it.
    But this right here...this is excellent work.
    (For anybody wondering, the best one I've seen is the hidden office behind the wardrobe video).

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean 7 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Well done! Looks great and and works as a mirror too.

    • @Mrcaffinebean
      @Mrcaffinebean 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ian Hunt glad I could help, seemed like you needed it.

    • @turnipsucks6416
      @turnipsucks6416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean it allows you to admire yourself before and after you play with your toys. :)

    • @suenetteedwards5965
      @suenetteedwards5965 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, sorry, this appears to be the "Boys" room. Excuse me, I'll just let myself out.....

  • @desparky
    @desparky 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Wary enough to build a hidden doorway, yet smart enough to realise the chances of a home invader recognising your mirror/door from TH-cam is practically zero. Several people who have commented don't seem to understand this.
    Nice job by the way. Well thought out, and great skills.

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes. In the words of the late great John Belushi "paranoia will destroya"

    • @noctanol
      @noctanol 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not about the "hidden room". It's a video to make money. You dummy

    • @RobCalhounPGH
      @RobCalhounPGH 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you think he's going to fill the safe otherwise?

    • @noctanol
      @noctanol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rob Calhoun by having what's called a job. Most of us have it so we don't have to live like Kim Kardashian showing everyone everything we own on TH-cam.

    • @captainsuperfreak1607
      @captainsuperfreak1607 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He just hasn't told us about the swinging axe trap he also installed

  • @BillGorman
    @BillGorman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    You need a magnetic solenoid hidden in the wall, place a metal object over it to open a hidden solenoid door latch. You can put it anywhere in the room. Just put a metal watch band against the right spot and click! Can be tricky and have two places that need a metal object at the same time. thigh with keys in your pocket and watch band on second spot. Magnetic solenoids can be plastered over and painted right into the wall. Contact can be on opposite wall or another room if the door is spring loaded when the solenoid releases it.

    • @empiredoors
      @empiredoors 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wired to 12 volt,so it still works when to power is out.
      www.ebay.com/itm/232004904976?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

    • @khalid5856
      @khalid5856 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Gorman ü

    • @Mrcaffinebean
      @Mrcaffinebean 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bill Gorman that’s cool but any criminal who realized it’s a fake mirror I’d just going to rip it off the wall even with a fancy latch.

    • @newenglanddipper2147
      @newenglanddipper2147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      THAT GUY

    • @yatosjumpsuit6837
      @yatosjumpsuit6837 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mrcaffinebean I mean but how would they even know it’s a fake mirror if they can’t open it?

  • @EpicATrain
    @EpicATrain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    If you're watching these comments, may I suggest something? Use a magnetic release lock where you come up to the window door and present a strongish magnet to release a lock mechanism on the other side. Then a strong spring will push the door open a few inches allowing you to open it up. The reason for this? You're leaving finger prints and smudges and other grime on the wall and window frame when you manually open it. The more you do it, the worse it gets. If you clean it off, you risk damaging the material. People will be able to easily see this and wonder what's going on and you risk it being discovered. Just a few ideas. Hope this helps.

    • @alp3771
      @alp3771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You could also grab at the top of the door above eye line so the wear/stains are not as visible to a standing man.

    • @ThatOnePotatoVR
      @ThatOnePotatoVR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just going to say I don't think anyone will expect a mirror with a few smudges to be a secret door

    • @kww22
      @kww22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where can I get this type of lock?

  • @nolancampbell6139
    @nolancampbell6139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I’m impressed with your ingenuity, your ideas, attention to detail and solutions. Well done brother.

  • @robmazzitelli
    @robmazzitelli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have seen a few secret room builds, but this one is by far my favorite. The plan and execution are Great! Nice job!

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is probably the cheapest if you have a spare closet in a room like me. I looked at full extension slides to do it that way and they were a few hundred for the size and weight needed. Thanks.

  • @dfurtman
    @dfurtman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great execution.. definitely something I want to do to my house. One little thing I noticed, you may want to do something with the light switch right next to the mirror. One, ok, maybe a room light.. 2 switches side by side give away the possibility of a hidden room. Perhaps relocate a light switch to just inside the room.

  • @ratlips4363
    @ratlips4363 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video and a great idea. I've been working on my thoughts for something like this and you are right. I love the idea of raising up the threshold. It not only makes it look like a regular full length mirror, but it makes it just that harder to pull the safe out. Nice job!

  • @flashgordon6238
    @flashgordon6238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The threshold install is key for this cool build. I have this on my to do list, but never thought about raising the threshold - thanks!

  • @markb.1259
    @markb.1259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally excellent project... but it sure isn't a "secret" anymore!! The addition of the threshold is the selling point! Great work!

  • @nickpetek6227
    @nickpetek6227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    The name of the closet is called Her’s and Our’s.

    • @zexalex
      @zexalex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or wife closet #1 and #2

    • @vaughan_metalart
      @vaughan_metalart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ours is hers and mine/ shit she'll never use

    • @zentoco
      @zentoco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's mine is hers and what's hers is hers anyway.

  • @parkerposey788
    @parkerposey788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    A really great make over Steve. The only thing that looks a bit puzzling is the dresser mirrors? Any way you would switch the bed furniture and dresser-mirror? If I were a burglar, I'd instantly see 3 mirrors on 1 wall and say to myself this must be the loot is. .. behind mirror #1 😏

    • @dlwatib
      @dlwatib 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I don't think that's a problem. The burglar will just think the owner is a narcissist. ;) More seriously, even two waist high mirrors won't show you as much of yourself as a single full-length mirror does.

    • @Tunnelrat6666
      @Tunnelrat6666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I agree. Ditch the other mirrors.
      Great job by the way. I just asked my wife if we could do this with our ensuite she was not impressed with the idea.

    • @1savdsoul439
      @1savdsoul439 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I really like The idea and how you did it. If it were me I would just remove the mirrors from the dresser. Presentation was good, you were easy to understand and follow but the manikin freaked me out.

    • @xt3916
      @xt3916 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think criminal will think that they are too dumb and in a rush before anybody finds them to have that kind of intelligent

    • @johndoe7109
      @johndoe7109 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tunnelrat6666 show her who's boss! Lol

  • @rwallace9848
    @rwallace9848 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! If you don't want to look at that upside down door when you open it, you could get a flat panel door blank from home depot or Lowes for like $30. Just an idea. Thanks for sharing!

  • @c.l.e.1943
    @c.l.e.1943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a secret room project that actually made sense and doesn't require a PhD in engineering! I want one now!

  • @lbh002
    @lbh002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good! Your safe of course has mounting holes on the back and bottom that you can lag screw to the floor and back wall, into joists and/or studs of course, to secure it! Also, you could add an electric and remote controlled deadbolt to the door further enhancing the secret and secure nature of your little room. Bravo!

  • @bobbybaldeagle702
    @bobbybaldeagle702 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome idea... It sure turned out nice. Now just turn it into a into safety room that you could bar yourself in if you'd ever have a home invasion. just add a side bolt on the inside so you could lock yourself in the room... Then you could go all out and install CT cameras throughout your house and have to recorder box and the monitor in your secret room... That would take a lot of work but it could be fun doing it...

    • @6789alm
      @6789alm 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's an interior-grade door. Adding a deadbolt wouldn't do much. You could kick that door and the mirror in easily, even with a deadbolt. You'd have to use a security door of some type, and it would have to be custom made. The security doesn't need to be physical. The security comes from people not finding it.

  • @Patriot4TheTree
    @Patriot4TheTree 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Besides all of the naysayers in the comments, this is actually a pretty sound idea, mainly because of the door as support. I always think that just a concealment, such as a mirror alone is a joke. But in this case, a good magnetic release lock from the outside, might work. And if you beef up the capability of locking from within, in combination with the fact that this door would be much harder to kick in because it opens out, this would make a nice little temporary safe room as well.

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I felt the need for concealment because a safe is a target. That concealment alone provides an extra layer of protection. In Vegas, people like to leave the garage doors open in the summertime. One person had a safe in there for all to see. One day it was gone. Don't advertise.

  • @magicman9321
    @magicman9321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I witnessed you coming out of that closet 😂

  • @MsPoliteRants
    @MsPoliteRants 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is WONDERFUL. Ingenius for a low-cost DIY method. Bravo!

  • @Valerifon1
    @Valerifon1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't help but laugh out loud whenever Cosmo makes an appearance! 🤣🤣🤣 😎👍 Cheers - Luther

  • @LogicBob
    @LogicBob 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The 3 mirrors in a row there look a little weird, but it came out nice!

  • @anthonycaldi7056
    @anthonycaldi7056 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is brilliant! The only thing I would add is a magnetic “lock”.

  • @mickyunit
    @mickyunit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Very cool... Was actually wanting both... The big wall mirror.... And a secret room. This grants both wishes! Thanks for sharing! New sub.

  • @TheChainesaw
    @TheChainesaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job!! Looks super clean and I certainly wouldn’t have known what you did by looking at the finished project.

  • @ny3683syr
    @ny3683syr ปีที่แล้ว

    An added plus is that before your conversion, that part of the area had too many doors. This is a big aesthetic improvement to that corner of the room. Very nice job.

  • @igotbandaids
    @igotbandaids 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, what a great job you did instructing and constructing. I'm impressed.

  • @dannpd1955
    @dannpd1955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. You did a good job on your install. I have made several secret rooms in different houses, but I dont think any of them were hidden by a mirror. That is a fine idea. I liked it big, big.. Thank you for putting this one out.

  • @BlindSniper999
    @BlindSniper999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like it …. looks great … I would have never thought it was a door if I hadn't seen the video … great job

  • @dawnbowman4612
    @dawnbowman4612 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I extremely loved this video. First video that looked really doable by myself as a female. I didn't want to drill holes into my concrete basement floors. Great job 👏🏾

  • @bevwest4543
    @bevwest4543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the look.... I wouldn't have thought of raising the threshold, I'll be sure to remember that now. Great job!

  • @m.corey.thompson
    @m.corey.thompson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I came to this channel it was for the van, but I stay because I like your video style and the projects you do are neat. I just wanted to say that I appreciate your videos.

  • @blackwaterdogs4256
    @blackwaterdogs4256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, thanks for sharing ! And, you ARE correct....a "layered" approach to home security is always a good idea....(mine begins with thorny shrubs planted below my vulnerable windows ! :-)

  • @audioman5000
    @audioman5000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    That is some Anne Frank level innovation
    Nicely done

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      That's where I keep my diary. Ha ha.

    • @kerruhhh6954
      @kerruhhh6954 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DEAD

    • @user-jq8qv4yx4h
      @user-jq8qv4yx4h 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      p.s. They found Anne Frank....

    • @JohnConnor12
      @JohnConnor12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@XplorerSteveDIY
      Lol. Savage.

    • @davemojarra4734
      @davemojarra4734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      audioman5000 Bonus points for the historical reference. 👍

  • @tamidavis8454
    @tamidavis8454 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this idea. This would be a great safe room for kids that are home in the afternoons,while mom and dad are still at work.

  • @exposingfraud2371
    @exposingfraud2371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I just wanted to send you a quick thanks. I followed your video, the details that you provided, and my mirror turned out great. I appreciate you!

  • @CodywellerMemes
    @CodywellerMemes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You know what. I started watching this thinking "this guy is an idiot messing up a beautiful house" but that end result is amazing! It turned out great

  • @tundralife5570
    @tundralife5570 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve read many comments about the oddity of having three mirrors on one wall. It’s one full length mirror and to from roughly the waist up. I’m not sure a thief has the time or mental capacity, while in a rush to get in and get out, to take such a in depth observation on his interior design.lol Also, it’s not suppose to be strong enough to keep them out, but creative enough to keep them from paying any mind to it. GREAT job and cost effective. Now move the safe cause everybody knows. 👀

    • @XplorerSteveDIY
      @XplorerSteveDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha. If you watch the video after this one I did opt to remove the mirrors. I don't really keep a lot in there of value. I'm just a responsible gun owner having had kids in my home in the past.

  • @lyonstill3139
    @lyonstill3139 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Clever you. I would install a lock to make it a panic room as well and install a LAN line if you ever had to call the police. With a LAN-line, they'll know automatically where you live. Nice job.

    • @loufaolla
      @loufaolla 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "Land line", aka POTS - Plain Old Telephone Service. Not Local Area Network (LAN).
      If you do add a POTs line, make sure you have the NID installed in the garage or in a crawl space, otherwise someone can cut the line.

    • @SpaceCadet4Jesus
      @SpaceCadet4Jesus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      To keep from being bored, you'll need internet access too. Then some munchies, some water, maybe a small comfy chair, then add.....

    • @geribrandon7057
      @geribrandon7057 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lyon Still / That's just what i was thinking. I've found someone in my home ,when i came in, and lately someone trying to get in. Drugs in the area. I nearly had a heart attack. OMG. I WANT HAND GRENADES NOW. AND A BUNKER. HA

    • @geribrandon7057
      @geribrandon7057 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Give me hand grenades now. And a shot gun with several rounds. Plus what i have already. Ha. take no chances, leave no one alive. Im fed up. We have a right to a peacefully life.

    • @geribrandon7057
      @geribrandon7057 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      life.

  • @pacedelacruz4913
    @pacedelacruz4913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome job! You kept it simple and it works! I would have added one more hinge, just for the weight and maube two more magnetic catches (top and bottom) as redundancy (that's just me). I love what you did with the threshold too. Brilliant! Thank you for inspiring me. It makes a great panic room as well. Have you checked to see if Light bleeds through when light is on, from inside bedroom? Maybe gluing felt strips on back of door, near rim could block out light.
    In these trying time, you just never know how useful such a room could prove to become. It could actually save your life, should riots get out of hand.

  • @sTinkerbell101
    @sTinkerbell101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! I like how you raised the threshold! Im going to incorporate that idea on my upstairs landing closet I’m hiding with a large mirror. I’m using Soss invisible hinges though.

  • @jaciw
    @jaciw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I had a dream about this. Having a room within a room, hidden behind a mirror.

    • @zackerywalsh5656
      @zackerywalsh5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve never seen a mirror in my dreams before

    • @oknyaa
      @oknyaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think that you're supposed to see mirrors in your dreams that odd-

    • @ieatchunksofdogshitbut8517
      @ieatchunksofdogshitbut8517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I searched for this because I wanted my future house to have a hidden room behind a big mirror in the library

  • @Ebster
    @Ebster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    “That one I’d call the wife’s closet if I was married, but I’m not.” *Breathing intensifies*

  • @TheIN4CER
    @TheIN4CER 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Should get a RFID deadbolt lock.
    The you can use your phone or key card to lock it.

    • @armanflint
      @armanflint 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, radio signals, no way to detect that.

    • @LeifNelandDk
      @LeifNelandDk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@armanflint you are probably trying to hide from the criminal bad guys, not the FBI bad guys with their fancy gear.

    • @DominickWalenczak
      @DominickWalenczak 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt the FBI or other alphabets are looking for RFID Readers in a house they're going to search.

  • @drew-shourd
    @drew-shourd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, great job. I knew I wanted to watch this when you said "..if you were married, which I'm not.." ...it was at this point, I knew you were (are) a very smart man...

  • @ellenj9969
    @ellenj9969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it! Could double as a panic room, although I’d have a panic room with a window in case of an intentionally set fire. Anyway, I’ve made hidden spots for firearms, but yours is the best!

  • @immylyons
    @immylyons 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    You have a lot of mirrors now lol 😂😂

  • @cristiancampo8133
    @cristiancampo8133 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yo man that was awesome! Ima do one for me! Btw I do support the idea of removing the other two mirrors and get a better magnet! Other than that looks great! Good job! Thanks for sharing

  • @cbarnes9808
    @cbarnes9808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For smaller hidden safe places here are some good ideas. Fake wall plug, air vent, or for guns a floor case hidden by the fireplace hearth.

  • @kiasohc
    @kiasohc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely done! Very clean as well! Excellent job you did there!

  • @clivenewton7609
    @clivenewton7609 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super DIY project! Much appreciated. First class hidey hole but as for a panic/safe room, apart from all the extra add ons you would have to do it’s just in the wrong place😂😂 stay safe, regards from deepest Dorset England 👍

  • @dark._stars._2040
    @dark._stars._2040 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    All I have to say is...... this would be useful in the purge 😐🤷‍♀️

    • @msgottaneedtoknow
      @msgottaneedtoknow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dark._Stars._
      😂

    • @Pwwh0711
      @Pwwh0711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After doing some due diligence on YT, I'm gonna shoot into all of the mirrors when I'm invading homes from now on!

    • @jpitcherjr3419
      @jpitcherjr3419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Pwwh0711 rofl

  • @Philthyy
    @Philthyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Who’s else si watching this 2 years later 🙋🏽‍♂️ 2020😂

  • @kelvinyany
    @kelvinyany 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Add some latches on the inside and cameras, you could also use it as a panic room.

  • @outbackeddie
    @outbackeddie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great. Excellent job. Now I'm going to need to convince my wife we need one of these rooms too.

  • @nan2929
    @nan2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so well done! I can’t believe those hinges support the weight of the mirror!

  • @joannaw8067
    @joannaw8067 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is awesome!! I love your idea

  • @IsoBoni
    @IsoBoni 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    0:47 If you were married, you would probably be calling that one wife's closet too

  • @Top5AutoRepairs
    @Top5AutoRepairs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    HOW ABOUT BUILD A SECRET ROOM IN A SECRET ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT?

  • @jamescabaniss5857
    @jamescabaniss5857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mostly like your Explorer and 4runner videos, but this one was outstanding!

  • @roxiarnold8328
    @roxiarnold8328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great solution to having anyone be able to see you have a safe in your closet! Awesome
    Thx

  • @reflexology52welsh48
    @reflexology52welsh48 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Great job!!!

  • @BBBCanada1
    @BBBCanada1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just subbed and I’m loving these videos!

  • @noeraldinkabam
    @noeraldinkabam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    🎤... And my secret room's no secret anymore.

    • @KuruKuruGorilla
      @KuruKuruGorilla 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea but anyone who know "this guy" will know his secret room too.

    • @tirzah-marielewis3447
      @tirzah-marielewis3447 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well done music reference! Lol

    • @amydee0074
      @amydee0074 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Noeraldin Kabam 😂😂😂

    • @sykwookiee
      @sykwookiee 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      KuruKuruGorilla do you see the liberty safe? C'mon...

    • @Skillbombe
      @Skillbombe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taylor 😂😂😂👌🏼

  • @boanerges6886
    @boanerges6886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I could work as fast as this guy I would have my whole house remodeled in less than a week. ;-) Nice job!

  • @fsuboy75
    @fsuboy75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I fully agree with your thinking of concealing the room!! Very smart idea and very well put together. How are the hinges and frame holding up???

  • @trfandom250
    @trfandom250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Best thing about this is if your house is being robbed, you can hide in there while calling the police and the robbers would be in for quite a surprise.

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      - Then he comes out guns a-blazing and goes Rambo on them.

    • @SaltiDawg2008
      @SaltiDawg2008 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doh. Thus, a Secret Room - not a Hide a Safe Room.

    • @VictorMartinez-dv6md
      @VictorMartinez-dv6md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      family tea and lots of yarn.
      And a crap bucket

    • @cameliatantri4866
      @cameliatantri4866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While that happened robbers will use sound detactor to hear it

    • @joshii5963
      @joshii5963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What if robbers robs the mirrors?😂

  • @knightrdrx
    @knightrdrx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    3 mirrors in a row? Hmm. I'll take #1 for the cash

    • @Kittybarcode
      @Kittybarcode 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      AL BUNDY yeah too many mirrors in the room is give way

  • @chloejpb
    @chloejpb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg.. i love it. Well done 🤗😍

  • @lauradavis1633
    @lauradavis1633 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched almost all of your stuff and I am convinced you can do anything.

  • @nspindlow5046
    @nspindlow5046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yours makes more sense than a few others I've seen. If it was me the mirrors on the dresser are redundant and make it a little more obvious, I'd remove those. Also, I've seen a lock that acts uses a magnet to unlock it.

  • @pikepage173
    @pikepage173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think the puppet explains you being single. Dat shit was creepy bro. The hidden door was awesome, nicely done.

  • @wakefieldallan
    @wakefieldallan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have like... 3 different areas I want to do this to. "Can you get me the toilet cleaner?"
    "Where is it?"
    "Go to the library and 'read' Of Mice and Men..."

  • @janetyingy
    @janetyingy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You live in that house by yourself?

  • @garyheaton4791
    @garyheaton4791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know if you have completed this or not?
    But it just hit ME one day when I was building the same exact thing in my study. I plan on using those electronic bracelets they use to lock Hornady pistol box locks! Mount them inside..and only the wearer CAN open it! Anyone else would HAVE to BREAK into it!!
    Yet if you need something in it..you wave your arm by it..and pop..it's open!
    You could add a more secure lock to it as well for vacations, etc..
    Good luck to you pal. Great idea, and great video!!

  • @BrendaC-cf7td
    @BrendaC-cf7td 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi very cool Steve! Thanks for showing us.