How to Cover an Ugly Alarm Panel

See how to cover an ugly alarm panel by modifying a small hanging cabinet. Right in the front entry of our home we have a hideously ugly alarm panel next to an even older alarm switch. I have always hated looking at these and wanted a way to cover them up. So here is how we covered up our ugly alarm system.

Here is what is hidden inside. We took a shallow small wall cabinet and popped off the back panel. It is small enough to not stick out as we go in and out but the perfect size to camouflage the ugly alarm pads.

It also is a great place to stash keys and sunglasses right by the door.

There you go. The alarm system is covered and the entry looks so much better. You'd never know what was hidden inside.

Summertime Kitchen Tip

Here is a great summer cooking tip a sweet reader shared with me. 

When you have to boil noodles just bring the water to a boil, add your noodles, stir and put the lit back on. Turn off the flame and set the timer for ten minutes.

In ten minutes they are perfect and you don't have to run the stove while cooking. Saves gas or electricity too.

Remember to run your stove's exhaust fan while cooking in the summer. It really works to draw the heat out of the kitchen.

You can visit here for all my tips on keeping the kitchen cool in the summer.

And here for our favorite way to cook baked potatoes in the summer.

And also here for tips on lowering your summer electric bill.