Value Safes

Most people associate safes with items of extreme value, such as expensive jewelry, stock certificates and some family heirlooms. Many people, however, don’t take the sentimental value of certain items into account when devising a strategy for keeping them safe. Items that are important to us for reasons other than monetary value can sometimes be worth far more in terms of attachment and personal value than items that cost a fortune.

A security safe isn’t just for the guy on TV or the rich guy with million-dollar pearls. Having a personal safe of your own allows you to safeguard the things in your life that mean the most to you. Whether it’s a child’s drawing or your great-grandfather’s guitar pick, the emotional value of some items makes them absolutely priceless. So why not protect them?

In today’s economic times home burglaries are unfortunately on the rise. With the growing number of residential burglaries occurring it’s becoming more and more difficult for victims to recover their stolen property. Even if something is of apparently low monetary value it’s possible that it can be taken. This is especially frustrating if it’s something you value for more than its monetary value, such as heirlooms and keepsakes. Even jewelry can sometimes mean more to us than the price it may fetch at a quick sale.

In order to prevent falling victim to this type of crime it’s best to keep your belongings in a home safe. This way you can ensure they’ll never be stolen, at least not easily. Home burglars won’t waste time with a safe since they can find more valuable things laying around much more quickly. So don’t take the risk with your important personal items. Keep them locked away, even if you have to lock them away in your own home.

If you’ve recently purchased some pearl earrings, it’s important that you consider ways in which to maintain those earrings so that they are sure to stay looking their best. For one, make sure to handle the earrings frequently. The oils from your hands will be absorbed by the pearls, and they will take on an even greater luster and sheen. And as a general rule, remove these earrings before showering. You never know, after all, how the pearls will react with certain shampoos or soaps.

Also, if you’ve purchased pearl dangle earrings, they can be very easy to lose. If that hook is ever snagged on your hair or a piece of clothing, it’s very easy for it to slip right out and be lost for good. That’s why you should always secure these earrings with a very small rubber stopper. These are especially designed to hold dangling earrings in place. They’re a ridiculously easy and cheap way to ensure your expensive and beloved earrings aren’t lost. And if you own pearls, you know what a sizeable investment they can be. When you are going to be wearing them, they’re best kept under locks in a jewelry safe.

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.