Nerdy Stuff Regular People Can Do

For less than $200, a man took a regular small closet, not really used for much of anything, and turned it into a hidey hole disguised as a recessed shelf.  It has two way glass so he can look out, and a shade he can pull so the light inside won't ruin the effect of the glass.  It also has a brilliant way to prevent being locked in by accident, and allowing the crown molding to seamlessly block light and conceal the entrance.

All of it was done with pieces you can get from your local Lowe's, and doesn't rely on the $300 special hinges that are famous for this project.  A little creativity can go a long way, but simplicity is what makes this so darned cool.

In a world of war, disease and crime this is a pretty cool time to check out a project like this.