20 Brilliant Secret Hiding Places for Your Valuables

The folks at The Family Handyman are awesome. They are always my 'go-to' when I need to DIY something. I love them! And today I wanted to pass along some valuable info that can help everyone, not just a few people, but everyone.

We all need hiding places for our valuables. I'm talking about things that you can't or don't want to put in a safety deposit box at the bank. These secret places are genius, and are in most homes, but if you need a visual, then check these brilliant ideas out ASAP.  I'm using some of these today, for sure. Be safe, friends.

• Hollowed Out Book
• Vacuum Cleaner, or any household item that is hollowed out
• Inside an air conditioning grill
• False Stair - with a hinge, no one will ever know they are walking on your jewelry
• Watertight container buried in a potted plant
• False bottom in a drawer
• Kid's room
• Cabinet gap - perfect to drop a manila envelope in
• Removable 'Toe Kick' below your cabinets
• Garage Door Opener shroud
• Fake brand name containers - think mayonnaise jars
• Snap off grill under refrigerator and dishwasher
• Pockets in your hanging clothes
• Empty paint can
• Fake PVC pipe, which is hollowed out for the valuables
• Drill a hole in the top of any interior door
• Phony plastic LB fitting to hide keys outside
• Cylinder floor safe, or wall safe, inside a closet
• False Top or Bottom on dresser drawers
• For Cash, tape an envelope behind your headboard