Value Safes

Having a supply on cash on hand may seem like an antiquated practice, but you can never be too careful. With all of the recent volatility in the global economy and questions about the viability of the banking industry, frankly I’m a little scared to put all of my proverbial eggs in one basket. In case of an emergency, I want to have instant access to some of my funds.

Of course, having a cache of cash out into the open isn’t advisable, so I’ve invested in a money safe for my home. I certainly don’t keep my life savings in there, and I still have a well-diversified portfolio, but it’s nice to know that if the banking system comes crashing to its knees, I’ll have a Plan B.

Hollon Safe company offers a wide range of safes, from wall safes to depository safes, to fireproof home and office safes.  They are made excellent and usually have a safe that is great for your needs.  This Hollon HS-1200E, two hour fireproof safe, is great for home use for storing a lot of items or ideal for an office setting wanting to keep records safe from fire.  It has a great drawers on the inside that is lockable to lock up certain items you want to be a bit more protected or not seen every time the safe is opened.

If you’re looking for a used safe check out the Scratch and Dent safes that are offered.  I know there are two of these models plus many more available that have very little paint chipping or dents and you can usually find them 10% off through Valuesafes.  These safes still come with a warranty as if it were a brand new safe.  Can’t really beat a deal of 10% off can you?  Give them a call - they would love to assist you!

Looking for a moderate size safe with good fireproof protection and good theft protection?  This Hollon HS-880E would be ideal for you.  It has a two hour fire protection and better protection against burglary than your normal home safe.  This safe has a triple layer door which makes it much harder to be pried open by a crow bar.  Also, this fireproof safe has bolts on the top and bottom of the door which gives you that extra sense of protection. This is the more popular size of the 2 hour fireproof safe as it gives some room to grow.

If you want to ensure that your homes or businesses are safe from undesirable elements, then you have to consider implementing smart surveillance procedures. Many homeowners and small business proprietors have turned to surveillance camera systems to secure their safety. A well-placed surveillance camera can oftentimes thwart petty criminals from trying their luck. And with the unfortunate necessity of hiring outside child care, a hidden camera inside the home can be very beneficial.  It allows you to review what went on while you were gone.

Of course, catching a culprit on film is little solace if they get away with your cache of valuables. To that end, installing a home security safe is an essential step in securing your abode. Even if you don’t have thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, personal documents like social security cards and passports can be more valuable to a criminal than your gemstones and precious metals. 

One of the most common questions I hear is “Should I bolt down my safe?”, my immediate response is always yes.  It doesn’t matter where you live - if you are going to store something in your safe that you consider valuable - do it!  A safe is really just there to by time - if the safe can be carried out of your home how much time is it really going to by you? None!

You can go to your local hardware store and get the bolts needed to bolt it down - such as a red headed toggle bolt.  Don’t bolt your safe down with a short bolt that won’t go down into the concrete very far- this makes it far to easy to pick up and walk off with.   If you use some common sense with the purchase of your safe - you will be set.

I realize that there are times when a theft will happen even if the safe is bolted down.  If this is the case - you have done everything you could to prevent the safe from going missing.  Although unfortunate, you can at least tell yourself you did everything you could to prevent it from happening.

This article”15,000 reward offered in memorial-area armed robberies” is a great example.  The safe was not bolted down and was wheeled down the stairs with a dolly.  While they were in the home for an hour stealing items - it might have provided a better chance of the safe staying in the home had it been bolted down.

It’s no surprise that people are growing increasingly brazen with their criminal acts. While it used to be a rarity that anyone’s house would be burglarized, it’s hard to find someone nowadays that doesn’t have some sort of theft story related to their homes. That’s why it’s important that we, as homeowners, take every necessary precaution to protect our homes and our families.

For some people, this means installing home security cameras. And for others, it means securing a number of alarm-sounding devices. After all, it doesn’t seem to be enough anymore that people lock their doors and windows. Now it seems necessary to use a window alarm, a door alarm, and a number of other home security devices in order to fully protect your home. For the best results, have some home protection devices that are visible to potential criminals. These can serve as effective deterrents for anyone considering breaking into your home. Even with these safeguards in place, you will also want to house your valuables in a safe.

My family moved to a quiet, suburban neighborhood about 10 years ago, when I first landed a job at a nearby plastics company. At first everything was fine and we made many new friends in the neighborhood. The area was so safe that we would occasionally leave our doors unlocked. Then the economy started going sour and budget motels and liquor stores started opening across the river.

Watching the local news one night, I was shocked to find out that a string of burglaries had been occurring just a few blocks from my home. I knew right then that it would be necessary to take action before anything bad happened to my family or our humble home. I went online in search of a home surveillance system and fireproof safes for our valuables.

When you have important documents in your home, you need to make sure that you can keep them in a place that is fire safe and burglar safe. The only way to secure them is to use a fireproof and burglarproof safe. Many safes out there will surely meet your needs.

For papers and documents, you’ll only need a simple security file, which opens like a chest safe but fits folders inside perfectly. You can have a small chest-type safe where you can keep all your important documents, jewelry or other small items. Or you can opt for a cabinet style safe you can mount on a wall. And if you own a gun, it is definitely wise to store it in the safe. With a safe in your home, you will not have to worry about that important paper, valuable piece of jewelry or other high-valued item getting destroyed or stolen.

Throughout history there has been an enduring need to protect irreplaceable possessions from theft and the devastating effects of fire. In the Middle Ages merchants constructed treasury safes made of oak conjoined with iron as a repository of security. With technological advances, today’s safes have tempered steel walls with fire-retardant material interspersed within the walls, affording a deterrent to theft and fire, unimaginable just a century ago.

A basic locking cabinet can secure valuable papers or personal items but it will not protect them from theft or fire damage. Only safes can provide a superior level of protection for documents, jewelry, guns and personal items. Computer data that would be difficult or impossible to duplicate if lost. Home and business security systems require the addition of security safes to eliminate the possibility of data and document loss due to fire and climate disruptions. Home security, office management, data storage, gun safety and fire protection are essential requirements within a domestic or commercial setting. A security safe designed for specific needs can meet the varied necessities of home, business and office requirements.

The proliferation of home robberies are classified as “snatch and grab.” The intruder invests approximately 3-5 minutes within the home. The very presence of a home security safe is a deterrent to such robberies. Any additional time invested within the home increases the odds of apprehension. Theft prevention and climate control management have rendered security safes a requirement for any home, office or business. The needed security afforded by home and business safes completes any existing security control system. Home security safes offer protection of personal documents, jewelry and irreplaceable items. Home safes are a major deterrent from robbery and provide needed security from fire and climate changes.  ValueSafes offer a large inventory of wall safes, floor safes, fire safes, gun safes, and electronic digital safes. Home safes are a perfect compliment to any home security system.

As trust in the banking industry has waned, coupled with an overall lack of confidence in the economy, many investors are acquiring home and business safes to protect valuable documents, jewelry and currency. The current economic anxiety has engendered a desire to maintain contact with one’s personal possessions. As the economic recession deepens the need for personal and business security increases. The vacillating stock market and eroding real estate values have diminished confidence in these avenues and increase the desire for home, office and business security. Security and safety is now redefined as the most basic of all needs, the home and family.  ValueSafes was founded on the principle of providing our customers with the highest quality safes at the lowest possible price. Unto these goals we strive to meet our customer’s security needs. Please consider our inventory of commercial, business, office, home and hotel safes as a welcome addition to any business or home environ.  ValueSafes offers great prices and superior service on all our safes.

Think about all of the documents that you have lying around in a desk drawer or filing cabinet at your home or business.   What would it take to replace them?  A lot of time and money, for one.  In addition, some are probably irreplaceable.  What about those pictures of your family when you were young?  Well, a fire proof safe can help you make sure these documents will never be destroyed.  Not all safes are fire proof — be sure and check the rating on the safe to make sure.

Example fireproof ratings are 1-hour fireproof and 2-hour fireproof.  A 1-hour fireproof rating means that the safe has been subjected to actual fire conditions for a period of 1 hour, and the temperature inside the safe did not get hot enough to damage the contents.  In addition, the safe was tested to make certain that none of the water used to put out the fire made it inside the safe — a rated fire proof safe will protect the contents from damage due to both fire and water.  For more information on the fire proof safe.