VIDEO: DIY Hacks – How to Hide Large Objects in Books

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Sure, everyone knows that old "cut out the pages in a book and hide stuff in it" hack. But this awesome DIY hack takes it one step further: how to hide LARGE objects in books. Using a large set of books, MAKE provides this simple project for making a hiding place using several books. This would look awesome on any bookshelf, and helps you tuck away important items in plain sight. Watch the video how-to:

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