Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Keeping Your Valuables Safe From Harm

We all have items we want to keep out of prying eyes and grabby fingers and the best way to do that is to store them in a safe.Choosing a safe can be a daunting experience with all the available options out there,so I wanted to share some of my suggestions on knowing which one to select for your needs.Having a quality safe in your home can save you both time and money,making it a great investment,not to mention the relief of knowing your items are locked up tight.

There are many uses for a safe,so deciding which to buy depends on what you will be using it for.If you are looking for something simple to keep papers,passports,birth certificates or similar items in,then a small safe would probably work just fine for you.However,if you have larger items or many items to store,you may want to go for something a little bigger to make sure you have enough room for everything.Always keep in mind that you may want to add other items later,so be sure to get one that has at least a little extra room for this purpose.

Of course,size is not the only factor to consider when buying a safe.You should also consider the reasons for wanting the safe.Security is obviously one of the main reasons,but there are many others.Making sure little hands don't get into things can be a major reason for needing a locked place.This means you need a safe that they cannot unlock on their own.Protecting your valuables in the event of a fire is another concern,so your safe should be able to withstand high temperatures for a long period of time.Whatever your needs,there is a safe that will work for you.

In our home we have two safes,one for our important papers and small items,the other for our guns and ammunition.This allows us to have our items protected,yet still  be able to get to them easily.Your needs may be the same or different,so in the end,you have to select what is appropriate for your family.What about you? What do you keep in your safe?


1 comment:

Mom Blog said...

Safes are a great idea for the home. We have one as well in order to keep our children away from the guns and our papers safe if there ever was a fire. The combination lock is definitely made to be childproof!

Bobbie Anne