Value Safes

If you are looking for a new and innovative way to hide your valuables, you can try using a diversion safe.  These safes are so innocent that they can be placed in plain sight.  Nobody but you will know that there is a safe just sitting in your pantry or bookshelves.

There are oil cans, fruit cans, flower pots, lotion bottles, and more.  They are all household products that are present in every home. You will never know that they are a security safe because they look and feel like the products they represent.  There is even a stone safe so you can even place your valuables in your garden.  Burglars won’t bother looking in pantries or bathrooms for possible locations of safes.  Diversion safes are really great ways to secure your valuables.

A recent study shows that most burglars have less than 10 minutes to spend inside your home.  They want to be in and out of your home as quick as possible.  So it’s only logical that they take the most obvious valuables instead of wasting their time hunting around for more stuff to steal.  This is why a drop safe are the perfect hiding places for your valuables. 

Since a drop safe can be hidden underground, the thief will never know were it’s hiding. Great idea, isn’t it?  The burglars will not waste time trying to hide a hidden safe. It won’t deter burglars from breaking in, but at least your most precious valuables will be safe.

When choosing a security safe for your home there are certain things to consider before purchasing a safe. Determine the security requirements for the safe. You will want to determine what kind of things you are going to want to store in your safe. Safes are heavy on their own accord so adding more to it will increase the weight.

A home security safe can be quit costly. Compare the cost of the safe with your budget. If you need a safe then you will want to purchase a good one. Determining what you are going to put in the safe, will determine what kind of safe you need and how much you will have to spend.

Keeping your personal items safe is an important part of keeping your family safe. You want to make sure that you have your valuables in a secure area. This can be anything from social security cards to family heirlooms. It’s important to have a  feeling of security.

Having a home safe provides for that kind of self security. There are many different types of safes that you can choose for your home. Wall safes, floor safes, as well as fire proof safes are just a few of the options to choose from. Whichever safe you choose remember that there is no such thing as being over secure.

Doing some research to make the purchase of a gun safe?  There are certainly a lot of choices out there.  In between manufacturers, steel thickness, lock option, size, and a plethora of other details to consider this can be a decision that takes weeks to months to decide.

The Hollon RSV-5924 Gun Safe should fall into one of the top choices.   These gun safes are equipped with 10 gauge steel for the body and the door.  They have 10 - 1 inch bolts that wrap the entire door for better security and has room for 22 long guns, 11 on each side of the safe.  This gun safe comes with an electronic lock that is reprogrammable to set your own code.  There are some people that are afraid to select an electronic lock on a safe based upon the idea that all electronics fail.  This is true for locks in general, whether they are electronic or the tumbler style.  However, this safe offers the perfect solution.  Behind the faceplate for the electronic lock, there is a hole for an override key.  This allows the safe to be opened if for some reason the electronics fail.  It comes with 2 German Mauer style keys.  These keys can not be replicated or duplicated, which provides some added security if someone were going to try to break into the safe.  This gun safe has also been tested and rated at 1 hour fireproof. The body of the gun safe has 1 inch total of fireproofing and the door has 1 1/2 inches.   Along with the fireproofing material it has an intumescent seal the surrounds the entire door which is designed to swell to protect smoke and water from entering the safe. This safe has external hinges which allows for fireproofing material to be placed in the areas that safes with concealed hinges generally are lacking fireproofing.

These series of safes do not have a pre-drilled dehumidifier hole.  There are a few reasons that these safes don’t have this.  This prevents a source for fire to enter your safe, making it more fireproof than a safe with a hole pre-drilled.  Also, if you run an electrical cord through that hole, you are introducing a source of electricity into your safe.  This allows for a fire to start within your safe and burn everything on the interior of the safe that you were wanting to protect. There are many rechargeable units on the market that will still protect your items from humidity but prevent a source of fire and are a great addition for a gun safe.

Doing a little research to make the purchase of a gun safe?  There are certainly a lot of choices out there.  In between manufacturers, steel thickness, lock option, size, and a plethora of other details to consider this can be a decision that takes weeks to months to decide.

On a cost per quality comparison, the Hollon RSV-5922 Gun Safe should fall into one of the top choices.   These gun safes are equipped with 10 gauge steel for the body and the door.  They have 10 - 1 inch bolts that wrap the entire door for better security and has room for 16 long guns.  This safe comes with an electronic lock that is reprogrammable to set your own code.  Now I realize that some people are afraid to select an electronic lock on a safe based upon the idea that all electronics fail.  This is true for locks in general, whether they are electronic or the tumbler style.  However, this safe offers the perfect solution.  Behind the faceplate for the electronic lock, there is a hole for an override key.  This allows the safe to be opened if for some reason the electronics fail.  It comes with 2 German Mauer style keys.  These keys can not be replicated or duplicated, which provides some added security if someone were going to try to break into the safe.  This gun safe has also been tested and rated at 1 hour fireproof. This safe has external hinges which allows for fireproofing material to be placed in the areas that safes with concealed hinges generally are lacking fireproofing.  Along with the fireproofing material it has an intumescent seal the surrounds the entire door which is designed to swell to protect smoke and water from entering the safe.

If you are in a high moisture area or are wanting to put a dehumidifier in this gun safe, you will want to keep in mind this safe does not have a pre-drilled hole for this.  There are a few reasons that these safes don’t have this.  This prevents a source for fire to enter your safe, making it more fireproof than a safe with a hole pre-drilled.  Also, if you run an electrical cord through that hole, you are introducing a source of electricity into your safe.  This allows for a fire to start within your safe and burn everything on the interior of the safe that you were wanting to protect. There are many rechargeable units on the market that will still protect your items from humidity but prevent a source of fire and are a great addition for a gun safe.

When shopping for home jewelry safes, there are several factors to consider. First, you want to look for a safe that is both fireproof and offers burglary protection. A fireproof safe with have ratings from 30 minutes to two hours. Look for safes that have been tested by well known companies like United Laboratories.

For burglary protection look for jewelry safes that have a U.L. Residential Security Container or a higher TL rating. You’ll also want to pay attention to the type of lock used. Some people prefer a tumbler while others are partial to newer electronic locks. Finally, when it comes to jewelry, you’ll want to find a safe that has velvet lined interiors so your jewelry won’t get scratched.

Many of us believe we are invincible until tragedy strikes. A fire can strike anywhere at any time and you need to be prepared. In addition to having a fire escape plan for your home, you also need to think about how you will secure your valuables.

The best way to protect your irreplaceable items is to invest in a fireproof home safe. Inside your safe you should keep personal identity documents, like your passport, birth certificate, and copy of your driver’s license. You should also store important certificates, professional licenses, wills and other legal documents. Finally, make a list of your bank and credit card numbers so it’ll be easier to straighten out your lives financially after a destructive fire.

Pawn shops, jewelers, and credit unions all use TL 30 safes because they are top of the line and nearly impenetrable. These are the safes you store your diamonds and gold. The safe has several re-lockers and hard plate on top of hard plate, with ball bearings sandwiched between layers.

These handmade safes by the Hayman Safe Company can also be used in homes. Use a TL 30 safe to store your valuable collections and jewels. In fact, if your collection exceeds what your home insurance policy covers, you will get a discount for using a TL 30 under a supplemental rider policy. The reason insurance companies offer a discount for TL 30 safe users is that the safe is virtually impossible to break into. Secure your valuables today with a TL 30 safe!