There are a variety of safes that are available in order to keep your documents secure and protect valuables. There are safes designed for business use and those designed for personal use at home. There are many differences between the types and the security they provide.  Below are the main types of safes designed for personal or home use.  Which safe is best for you to keep your personal items secure?

Safe Deposit Box

Keeping your money and valuables in a safe deposit box at a local bank is definitely one of the safest ways to keep your items secure. They are hidden away at a bank and out of your home. However, these can be very small and are meant to hold only your most valuable items.

Wall and Floor Safes

These safes can be embedded in the floor or wall and hidden from those who are looking for valuables. These safes are almost invisible and effective at guarding your possessions from theft, fire and other damages. These safes also can remove the risk of an intruder removing the safe.

Gun Safes

Gun safes not only help protect your firearms from burglary, fire and flooding, but they also help protect young children from endangering themselves with the weapons. These safes can be very large and many use them to store more than just firearms. If you own any firearms having a secure locked safe is crucial in protecting you and those around you.

High Security Jewelry Safes

These jewelry safes are maximum security but also luxury with a chest to protect and keep your valuables in good condition. These safes can also offer fire protection so you won’t lose pieces that may be family heirlooms or meaningful gifts.

Fire Resistant

Fire resistant safes protect its contents from high temperatures. These safes can be used to store anything from important documents such as birth certificates and passports to jewelry or various heirlooms. These safes can vary in size and style. There are many other types of safes that could be used to fit a variety of needs. For help on finding the perfect safe to meet the needs of you and your family or business please visit Accurate Safe & Lock Co.

Many people may not realize how susceptible their home is to theft until it happens. Keeping your home protected from break-ins is important. To make your home secure and less vulnerable to theft, a
professional locksmith can suggest tools that will minimize the chances of a break-in. Start securing your home today with these tips.

Replace Old or Broken Locks

Intruders have special tools they use to enter homes and know the areas easiest to enter. These
most often include the front, back, or garage doors. A quality door with a knob-in-lock or deadbolt will
prevent intruders from using a credit card or key to pick the lock. Older locks may be easier to break and
need to be replaced. Working with a professional locksmith is important to find the right locks to fit your
specific door type and location.

Install Heavy Doors in Main Entry Points

Doors can simply be kicked in when someone wants to enter your home. The weakest point is at
the lock strike plate where the latch is held in place. Installing a heavier high security strike plate will
prevent the door from being kicked in and better secure your home.

Secure Windows and Sliding Doors

Windows are easily forced opened if not locked properly. Make sure that all windows and
especially those accessed by the ground, a balcony, fences or trees are latched. They also can be secured
with wooden dowels. Sliding glass doors can also easily be forced open. It is important to have
secondary blocking devices such as anti-lift or wooden sticks to prevent it being opened.

Keeping your important belongings secure is very important. If documents and valuables are
hidden from the intruders they will be less tempted to enter the home. There are many types of safes
from cash safes to fire resistant. To learn more about the different types see the blog post on “Keeping
Your Belongings Safe”.

For more advice on keeping your home safe contact us at Accurate Safe & Lock Co.