How to Make a Easy Book Diversion Safe for Cash or Stash

I like to keep a few dollars and some change in the house for emergencies, bus fare, or whatever, and I used to keep it in my underwear drawer!

Underwear Drawer is the First Place Checked by Intruders!

But according to a police report I read, the underwear drawer is the first place a burglar will look.

So scratch that idea!

I like the idea of some cash simply because when the power goes out in various storms, ATM machines don't work and neither do cash registers, so it doesn't hurt to have some around, plus it is my scratch ticket fund!

You could use it for anything that you need to keep safe that is small.

I decided an obvious change purse was not the answer, so I found this video on how to make your own book safe and add it to your shelf of books.

Hide in Plain Sight!!

This video by O'Neil Sisters, shows you how to hollow out the book using Mod Podge to seal the pages.  She talks about using this box for jewelry or anything, but I love the idea of using this for a

secret stash safe.

Any intruders are not going to spend time going through your books, they want to be in and out quick.  So I think this is an awesome idea.

Do Not Cut Right To the Back Cover

To keep some strength in the book, find a thick one and make sure you do not cut right to the back cover or it will become flimsy.



What you will Need:

Thick old book you have around the house or find one at the thrift store.

Mod Podge

Paint Brush

Sharp X-acto Knife

That's it, you don't need anything else.  Yes you could decorate it, but the idea of the secret book safe is so that you can hide it in plain sight!

Find a Book that Fits In with Your Books on the Shelf

You want your book safe to "blend" with the rest of your books.  But of course only you will know which one it is.  If your shelves are full of sports books, then find a sport book, or if you have a ton of recipe books, find an old thick recipe book.

Make it, Fill it, Place it, Done!

You could make a few of these, for any special things you need to keep safe in the house.  If you don't have any books, start a little collection so this one book will not look out of place.

If you prefer not to DIY your own secret safe, you can purchase them online to blend in with anything such as soup cans, or hair brushes!  Check it out below.

How to Make a Soup Can Secret Safe On the Cheap

It has been said that if you want to hide valuables, that you should hide them in plain sight!

What that means... hide them among everyday items.  A thief only has a limited time to go searching for valuables and will look in the obvious places such as bedrooms, drawers and under the bed etc..

So you can outwit them by hiding your valuables in plain sight with this soup can safe idea.

Check out the video:

What you will Need:

1.  A soup can  (get one that looks like other soup cans in your kitchen so it doesn't stand out on its own!)

2.  A can opener that cuts from the side, this prevents the sharp edges.

3.  Mason or glass jar with a lid that will fit inside the can.

4.  Foam it for the bottom, but you could also place a piece of foam or fabric in bottom.

5.  Sandpaper and Glue Gun

Method:

Follow the video for the method.

Hiding Things in Plain Sight!

Just make sure you remember which one it is!  Using everyday products to hide your valuables is the perfect way to foil a robbery.

If you are not big on DIY but love the idea of these secret safes as a way to stash away small valuables, then check them out on AMAZON.

I absolutely love the idea of this deodorant safe!

I mean.. who would take the time to go through your bathroom products??  Also known as a "diversion safe"

Everyday products are simply turned into small spaces for safe keeping everything from some emergency cash to computer USB sticks to jewelry and even extra keys.

Some of these would be small enough to use in hotel rooms as well if you don't feel that your jewelry or extra cash is safe while you are out and about, instead of taping extra cash to bottom of drawers as some tourists do!

Check out some of these other ideas!  You can purchase these online or try and make yourself.





Hopefully the above items give you some super awesome ideas for a hidden or diversion safe. I especially love the hair brush idea. 

This would be perfect for expensive jewelry, or rolled up cash. Take your security to the next level and get that extra cash, jewelry, coins, papers or valuables out of the typical spots where they can be spotted and place them in plain sight!