A Hide-A-Way Doors Original Series

Behind Closed Doors

Four Seasons. One Incredible Story.

Step inside Hide-A-Way Doors for an honest, entertaining, and sometimes unpredictable look at the people, craftsmanship, equipment, installations, and ideas behind our hidden doors.

Beyond the Finished Door

Meet the People Behind the Craftsmanship

Hosted by Hide-A-Way Doors founder Chris Rupell, Behind Closed Doors began as a way to introduce the people and departments responsible for building our hidden doors.

Across four seasons, the series grew to include woodworking tips, manufacturing improvements, equipment installations, job-site visits, community partnerships, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside and outside our Tennessee shop.

Season One

Meet the Hide-A-Way Team

Chris sits down with employees from key departments to introduce the people responsible for programming, finishing, inspection, shipping, materials, mirror doors, and production.

Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 1 Not in My House
Season 1 • Episode 1

Not in My House

Jr. and Sr. come together to discuss Hide-A-Way Doors' inspection, packaging, and shipping process.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 2 Color Me Impressed
Season 1 • Episode 2

Color Me Impressed

Chris visits Marti and Harley in the finishing department for a look at the people behind our painted and stained finishes.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 3 Program This
Season 1 • Episode 3

Program This

Chris interviews Joe and explores the programming and planning that help turn custom orders into buildable products.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 4 Man Myth Legend
Season 1 • Episode 4

Man, Myth, Legend

Chris spends time with Dennis discussing cabinet doors, woodworking experience, and a shared interest in drag racing.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 5 Mirror Mirror
Season 1 • Episode 5

Mirror, Mirror

Chris interviews Jason about Alpha Mirror Doors, traditional hidden mirror doors, and the work behind each build.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 6 Would or Wood
Season 1 • Episode 6

Would, or Wood?

Chris talks with Taylor, Hide-A-Way Doors' material handler, about keeping wood and production materials moving through the shop.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 1 Episode 7 Top Dawg
Season 1 • Episode 7

Top Dawg

Chris interviews company foreman Dion Primiani and closes out the season with a little guitar jam.

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Season Two

Tips, Techniques & Woodworking

Chris takes a more hands-on approach and demonstrates woodworking techniques, stronger joints, sanding, molding, and material preparation.

Behind Closed Doors Season 2 Episode 1 Sticky
Season 2 • Episode 1

Sticky

Chris explains a straightforward method for making a basic butt joint stronger and more dependable.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 2 Episode 2 Rabbet Rabbit
Season 2 • Episode 2

Rabbet, Rabbit

Chris highlights two common carpentry joints and explains where they can be used in cabinet construction.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 2 Episode 3 Da Dad Dado
Season 2 • Episode 3

Da, Dad, Dado

Chris explains dado joints and pocket screws while demonstrating methods used to create stronger wood connections.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 2 Episode 4 Sands With Fists
Season 2 • Episode 4

Sands With Fists

Chris demonstrates even sanding techniques and explains how to reduce swirl marks left by electric sanders.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 2 Episode 5 And the Crown Goes To
Season 2 • Episode 5

And the Crown Goes To

Chris explains techniques for measuring, cutting, fitting, and installing crown molding.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 2 Episode 6 Crooked
Season 2 • Episode 6

Crooked

Chris demonstrates a practical technique for straightening rough or uneven wood using a table saw.

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Season Three

From Grain to Great

Season Three explores wood species, face-frame construction, locking systems, equipment upgrades, and the expansion of our finishing department.

Behind Closed Doors Season 3 Episode 1 Got Wood
Season 3 • Episode 1

Got Wood?

Chris compares several wood species and discusses their appearance, characteristics, and common uses.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 3 Episode 2 Save Face
Season 3 • Episode 2

Save Face

Chris discusses cabinet face frames and the different types of materials used in their construction.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 3 Episode 3 Lock Er Up
Season 3 • Episode 3

Lock Er Up!

A quick look at several hidden-door locking systems and the different openers available for custom builds.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 3 Episode 4 Equipped
Season 3 • Episode 4

Equipped

New machinery arrives at the shop, and Dion takes the lead on unpacking and setting up the equipment.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 3 Episode 5 Rail Expansion
Season 3 • Episode 5

Rail Expansion

Chris explains the finishing department expansion, including wall removal and an extended overhead rail system.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 3 Episode 6 Production Line Expansion
Season 3 • Episode 6

Moving Down the Line

With the rail extension complete, Chris explains the newest addition to the finishing production line and how it helps improve workflow.

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Season Four

Behind Closed Doors Goes on the Road

Chris leaves the shop to visit local businesses, contractors, installers, schools, and community partners throughout East Tennessee.

Behind Closed Doors Season 4 Episode 1 Toss Up
Season 4 • Episode 1

Toss Up

Chris meets with Steve from Cornhole Solutions to pick up a custom-made set of Sasquatch cornhole boards.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 4 Episode 2 Hidden Amenities
Season 4 • Episode 2

Hidden Amenities

Chris meets local contractor Chris King to revisit a hidden door he installed several years earlier.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 4 Episode 3 King of the Hill
Season 4 • Episode 3

King of the Hill

Chris joins installer Chris King high on a Tennessee hillside for a behind-the-scenes hidden-door installation.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 4 Episode 4 Old School Part 1
Season 4 • Episode 4

Old School — Part 1

Chris visits the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to meet Darren and see the projects his students are building.

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Behind Closed Doors Season 4 Episode 5 Old School Part 2
Season 4 • Episode 5

Old School — Part 2

Darren, Joe, and the TCAT students visit Hide-A-Way Doors to see real-world design and manufacturing in action.

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Local Businesses & Community Partners

Want to Be Featured in an Episode?

Are you a business, contractor, school, craftsman, or community organization in Morristown or the surrounding East Tennessee area? We are always looking for interesting people, projects, and businesses to feature in future episodes.

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See What We Build

The Stories Are Real. So Are the Doors.

Explore the hidden bookcase doors, mirror doors, secret-room entrances, and custom wall units built by the team featured throughout Behind Closed Doors.