How to Install a Hidden Door | Ask This Old House

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Fans of mystery novels and Scooby-Doo will be delighted to learn that it’s easier than ever to buy and install a hidden door in your home. Whether you have a skeleton to hide or have a hobby you’d like to keep under wraps, hidden doors could be the way to go. Hidden doors allow you to decorate your home while also providing convenient access to closets, pantries, or other spaces.

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Materials
Long wood screws (about 3-inch and #10 or larger) [https://homedepot.sjv.io/DyJQOy]
Oscillating blade for drywall [https://homedepot.sjv.io/MAW5Bq]
Wood and metal cutting oscillating blade [https://homedepot.sjv.io/2aJj57]
2x4 lumber [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Y9rV5K]
Door threshold (Nathan ripped pine stock to ½") [https://homedepot.sjv.io/LKAdxY]
Twist drill bit [https://homedepot.sjv.io/APGm2R]
Drywall screws [https://homedepot.sjv.io/GK2nOE]
Hidden door kit [https://bit.ly/3LEEku5]
Wood glue [https://homedepot.sjv.io/gO4Dq5]
2” to 2-1-2" x 15-gauge finish nails [https://homedepot.sjv.io/YR01bO]
Wood shims [https://homedepot.sjv.io/XmdX4X]

Tools
Non-contact electrical tester [https://homedepot.sjv.io/RGrQ57]
Tape measure [https://homedepot.sjv.io/rQEBXy]
Long level [https://homedepot.sjv.io/9LrAz5]
Pencil [https://homedepot.sjv.io/DKWJ3o]
Drill/driver [https://homedepot.sjv.io/xLRyQk]
Impact driver [https://homedepot.sjv.io/AWxrzo]
Hammer [https://homedepot.sjv.io/POJdrQ]
Chisel [https://homedepot.sjv.io/Wy04R3]
Nail puller cat paw pry bar [https://homedepot.sjv.io/vNGQNv]
Wrecking bar [https://homedepot.sjv.io/e1yZrz]
Oscillating tool [https://homedepot.sjv.io/aO45AR]
HEPA shop vacuum [https://homedepot.sjv.io/gOD03r]
Circular saw [https://homedepot.sjv.io/aO4ebo]
Finish nailer [https://homedepot.sjv.io/6yDAnN]
Framing square [https://homedepot.sjv.io/7aGVa3]

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