How to Make a Hidden Compartment in Drywall

Locate a point in the home where it would be reasonable to have an electrical receptacle box. It should be at the same level as the other outlets in the home. A light switch would work for a hiding spot a little higher on the wall but is easier noticed as a fake, since nothing happens when the switch is moved.

Find a stud by running the stud finder over the wall and listening for the beep. Poke a hole through the drywall with the screwdriver just to the side of where you know the stud is.

Cut toward the stud until you hit the edge. This is the near edge of the opening you will soon cut.

Place the circuit box against the wall, covering the cut and lining the edge of the box up with the edge of the stud. Draw around the box and remove it.

Cut around the drawing of the circuit box. It is critical that you cut the exact space out so that when you put the cover plate on the wall it hides all cuts that might attract attention.

Slide the circuit box into the hole. Adjust the cut in the drywall if necessary to make it fit, however the fit should be tight so if you need to force it just a little instead of cutting that is acceptable.

Screw the screw through the side of the circuit box into the adjoining stud. This keeps it from slipping downward between the drywall sheaths.

Cut a thin strip of the Velcro and attach it to the four sides of the drywall surrounding the hole. Add matching strips of Velcro to the plastic cover plate and push the plate onto the wall-placed Velcro. This should form a strong bond that will not come off with out a strong tug, be hidden from the public.

Place a bit of contact glue on the screw that fits into the center of the faceplate and push it into the hole where it belongs.