Exterior Trim: Hidden Utilities

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

The buried utility cable that makes modern subdivisions so tidy-looking isn't an option for old houses, but now there's a way to make the electrical access panel and meter a little less obtrusive.

This wooden panel with its subtle gingerbread accent is custom-built to reduce the utilitarian look of your meter and incoming power supply.

Utility Panel is priced at about $130 (August 2005).