This DIY project creates a secret storage compartment disguised as an electrical junction box, perfect for tiny houses where hidden storage is valuable but space is limited. The project costs about $10 in materials and takes only 12-15 minutes to complete. Fake wiring makes the box appear to be a real electrical connection.
Project Details
- Project: Secret junction box storage
- Cost: Approximately $10
- Time: 12-15 minutes
- Creator: Derek “Deek” Diedricksen
- Featured In: Make Magazine
Materials Needed
- Power drill/screwdriver
- Drill bit
- Junction box
- Drywall screws
- Wire (for realistic appearance)
- Wire cutters
- Plastic cable connectors
Hidden Junction Box Storage
Video Tutorial
Installation Tips
- Placement: Install in locations where electrical boxes would normally appear
- Wiring: Add fake wires entering the box to increase realism
- Cover: Use standard junction box covers that blend with other electrical components
- Access: Ensure the box remains easily accessible for the owner
Disclaimer: Never hide items in working electrical boxes.
Lessons from Hidden Storage Projects
- Common Objects Hide Storage: Everyday items like electrical boxes create invisible compartments
- Low Cost Solutions Work: $10 in materials creates effective hidden storage
- Quick Projects Add Value: 15-minute installations enhance tiny house functionality
- Realism Matters: Fake wiring makes disguised storage more convincing
- Tiny Houses Need Creative Storage: Limited space requires innovative solutions
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Trouble is now a days they break in to steal the steel and copper like the plumbing, wiring and the junction boxes for scrap metal. maybe those fake smoke alarms hiding places would be a better investment.
I had no intention of making one of these, but Deek’s videos are so dang hilarious I just had to watch.