Safes for your Home
Choosing between the various models of safe on the market begins with assessing how much space you have and how many valuables you need to store. There are plenty of choices in size and security available. Consider the use that you’re putting your safe to, as well.
For instance, if you need general storage, consider a [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 27th, 2010 tagged Home Safe | Comment now »
Safely Installing Depository Safes
Even if you have an unusually tough safe, such as one of the Hollon depository safes, you still need to install them correctly to provide the best possible security. A locksmith is your best choice for installations and, specifically, one who specializes in working with safes.
Remember that depository safes are oftentimes visited by people with [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 26th, 2010 tagged Drop Safes | Comment now »
Floor Safes for Smaller Homes
If you don’t have a lot of space for a home safe, floor safes are a great option. When they’re mounted, they take up no living space and can be easily concealed. They’re also very difficult to break into; your everyday thief will likely not even try.
Manufacturers such as Hollon Safes make models like the [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 21st, 2010 tagged floor safe | Comment now »
Choosing a Money Safe
The money safe that suits your needs will depend upon several factors. The foremost of these factors will be what else is going in the safe. If you’re storing only cash, a smaller safe is fine. If you plan on using it for more than money, however, you’ll want something bigger.
Hollon Safes provides good illustrations [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 19th, 2010 tagged Drop Safes | Comment now »
Checking the Quality on a Security Safe
If you’re investing in a safe, you need to know what you’re buying before you pay for it. A professional locksmith can give you good pointers on choosing a security safe, but knowing a bit about them yourself is a great asset.
Sometimes a security safe will have a fire rating. These will be expressed in [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 18th, 2010 tagged Fireproof safe | Comment now »
Can I put in my Wall Safe Myself?
The answer to this question is only “yes” if you’re a very good carpenter. A wall safe has to be properly concealed, which is the greater part of its security, and mounted in a way that makes it very hard to remove without destroying the walls themselves.
Even if you have a very good wall safe, [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 17th, 2010 tagged wall safe | Comment now »
How Fireproof is a Fireproof Safe?
Fireproof is a rating that can be quantified and any fireproof safe will give you an estimate regarding how long it can withstand the heat. Hollon Safes, for example, offer models whose names contain figures such as “2 hour fire safe”. This means exactly what you think it would mean; the estimated amount of time [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 14th, 2010 tagged Fireproof safe | Comment now »
Is a Fire Safe Enough?
Like any security device, a fire safe is designed to take on specific threats. With these devices, fire is the main threat. Some of them have access control devices on them but these devices are usually not as secure as they are on devices designed specifically for security valuables.
A fire safe is a fine choice [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 10th, 2010 tagged Fireproof safe | Comment now »
Keeping your Safe Secure
Even if you buy a high-end safe from a company like Hollon Safes, it’s still up to you to create a good security situation. A professional should be hired to mount your safe in your home or office. You’ll also need to make sure that you always lock the safe, obviously, which is not always [...]
Published by Valeriem on June 9th, 2010 tagged Home Safe | Comment now »
Consider a Hollon Home Safe
Home security goes farther than just having fire alarms installed. In fact, home security also refers to the safety of valuables and important documents. You cannot protect those things with a simple fire alarm. His is why you need to consider a home safe. However, how do you know which one is right for your [...]