Value Safes

A wall safe is a safe that is mounted in a wall and usually hidden behind something such as a picture or wall hanging.  They get most of their security from the fact that they are hidden - a thief can’t break into something that they don’t know is  there.  They are usually mounted to studs in the wall, but for even more protection consider having one concreted in place.  A wall safe with a good burglary rating encased in concrete is about as secure as you can get.  Wall safes are available in a variety of sizes - think about what you need to store  in the safe to determine what size you will need.

Consider getting a wall safe that also carries a fireproof rating - this will protect your documents and delicate valuables from the effects of a fire, including protection from damage by the water used to put the fire out.  Choose an unobtrusive location for your wall safe and hide it behind something that doesn’t look out of place.  Statistics show that the average time spent by a burglar in your home is only 8 minutes, so they’re likely to concentrate on objects that  are in plain site.  So why not purchase a little peace of mind today by buying a wall safe?

If you’re not keeping your valuable documents and other valuables in a home safe, you probably should be.  Think about what it would take to replace your will or your stock certificates, to say nothing about the fact that the stock certificates are negotiable.  Or what about your valuable jewelry or pistols?  Home safes are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and are surprisingly affordable for the peace of mind they offer.  First, consider where you are going to keep the safe and what needs to go into it.  Then you have an idea of the size and shape you need.

Next you can think about what type of locking mechanism you want - there’s a choice between a traditional mechanical combination dial, an electronic keypad type that uses a pin number to open the safe, or even biometric models that open the safe by scanning your fingerprint.  Next, consider the fire and burglary rating of the  safe.  Look for a 1 or 2 hour fire rating and a 15 or 30 minute burglary rating.  So what not start looking for a home safe today?  More information on home safes.

Your jewelry and other valuable collections need ultimate protection from theft and fire. Choose jewelry safes that have these features:~fireproof aspect and lifetime fire warranty
~massive solid steel locking bolts
~extra thick wall and doors
~reinforced jambs and burglary resistant concealed hinges
~can be bolted down to almost any surface and has pre-drilled anchor holes/mounting kit

Living in an apartment complex can have downfalls. Even those who live in apartments with secured entrances aren’t always safe from burglars.In larger complexes, it’s impossible to know all your neighbors and their visitors. Apartments allow thieves ample opportunity to gain entrance into a building. Maybe you haven’t let anyone in after you, but your neighbors probably have. Some apartment front entrances don’t even have a lock.

Making sure your own apartment and its contents are secure should be a priority. It may not seem practical to install added security features, like wall safes or alarms, into a rented apartment, but you’ll think differently after your dwelling has been ransacked, and your possessions stolen.

If limited funds won’t permit you to buy security features, the next best bet is to choose good hiding places for your valuables. Home security experts recommend hiding things in places like: the dirty clothes hamper, in a garbage can (between the bag and the can), and in food containers (like cereal boxes).

Leaving expensive items strewn about is the worst thing to do, and don’t hide anything in your underwear drawer—robbers figured that one out a long time ago.

People that haven’t had to deal with a break-in don’t understand just how traumatic the experience can be. Adding security features to homes and businesses helps reduce the amount of havoc a robber can wreak. Many, who have used safes to store their valuables, and have had their homes or businesses broken into, will tell you that in the end it was worth it to buy a safe.

Here is a good example: A Memphis man received a call from his neighbor telling him that his apartment building was on fire. The neighbor managed to grab the man’s computer from his apartment, but nothing else. The following day the residents were able to enter their apartments to salvage what was left. The man’s apartment was among the most damaged in the building. Fortunately he had two small safes, in which he had stored a valuable coin collection, negatives and important documents. The items stored in his safes were all undamaged.

So, whether you’re a grocery store owner considering purchasing some depository safes, or a home owner thinking about buying a wall safe—safes are the only sure way to keep your important items out of harms reach.