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How to Hide Anything | Michael Connor

How to Hide Anything | Michael Connor

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How to Hide Anything

Accolades & Praise

  • Clear Visual Guidance: Features over 100 detailed technical drawings by Bill Border that clearly illustrate how to convert everyday items and household spaces into secret compartments.
  • Practical & Low-Cost Solutions: Renowned for providing straightforward, budget-friendly security strategies that do not require expensive construction or specialist equipment.

Extended Synopsis

As concerns over personal security, property theft, and privacy grow, having a safe space for personal goods becomes increasingly essential. In How to Hide Anything, Michael Connor delivers a comprehensive, low-cost guide to designing, selecting, and constructing hidden storage compartments throughout your home and yard. From small spaces designed to conceal cash and jewelry to larger areas for securing survival supplies, this book provides actionable solutions for protecting your property.

Featuring over 100 detailed technical illustrations by Bill Border, this manual demystifies the art of concealment by demonstrating how ordinary household items and structural spaces can be transformed into extraordinary hiding places. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through building discreet compartments in furniture, walls, outdoors, and architectural voids, ensuring that valuable items remain completely hidden from unwanted eyes.

Published by Paladin Press, this practical companion eliminates guesswork and amateur theories by offering straightforward techniques that anyone can implement with minimal effort and expense. Whether you are preparing for emergency situations or simply seeking peace of mind against burglary, How to Hide Anything serves as an indispensable reference for home security and private storage.

About the Author & Illustrator

Michael Connor is an author and security specialist known for his practical guides on self-reliance, physical security, and concealment techniques. His work focuses on empowering individuals with accessible, low-cost strategies to protect their personal belongings and homes. The book's visual clarity is enhanced by technical illustrator Bill Border.

Reader Targeting

  • Homeowners and renters seeking practical, low-cost ways to secure valuables, cash, and emergency supplies.
  • Preparedness enthusiasts and self-reliance advocates looking for covert storage and concealment strategies.
  • DIY builders and woodworkers interested in clever compartment design and home security modifications.

Bibliographic & Physical Specifications

Specification Details
ISBN-13 9780873642897
ISBN-10 0873642899
Publisher Paladin Press
Publication Date April 1, 1984
Edition Paperback Edition
Format Paperback (Softcover, Issued without dust jacket, Used Condition)
Page Count 110
BISAC Categories HOUSE & HOME / Repair / General; SELF-HELP / Safety & Security
Dimensions & Weight 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches / 8.0 oz

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of hiding places are covered in this book?
The guide covers a wide range of compartments, from small hidden spaces for cash and jewelry to larger concealed areas for securing survival supplies or equipment in homes and yards.

Do I need advanced woodworking or construction skills?
No, the book focuses on practical, low-cost methods that require minimal effort and expense, supported by over 100 clear technical drawings.

Who illustrated the book?
The detailed technical drawings and diagrams were created by illustrator Bill Border.


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