Topical Guide 337
Mark Dorset
Literature: As Source of Inspiration
Projects: Practical and Impractical
“And we could build a den in that ell between the kitchen and our bedroom, with a door off the hall, a secret door, set into the paneling, with a hidden latch, or maybe a door hidden behind a bookshelf,” said Herb.
“Oh, Herb,” said Lorna. She was laughing.
“That’s a dumb idea, isn’t it, a hidden door?”
“Oh, no, Herb. It’s not a dumb idea. It’s not a dumb idea at all. I’m not laughing at what you want to do. I’m laughing because I’m happy.”Herb ’n’ Lorna, Chapter 13
Are you inspired by Herb’s idea for a hidden door?
Would you like to build one of your own?
Are you uncertain how to do it, or even how to begin?
I’m “here for you.”
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They offer DIY (do-it-yourself) kits, such as this one:
They also offer fully assembled doors. All you have to do is cut a hole through a wall and pop the hidden door into it. Piece of cake!
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See also: Impractical Craftsman TG 44, TG 135
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