Safe Talk

While we cannot totally prevent someone from breaking into a home or business, there are some precautions that can be taken to better protect oneself against a loss. Many will say that insurance companies will pay to cover these losses and that it isn’t something to worry about. Use your insurance too many times though, and your insurance premium will either be sky high, or the insurance company will politely tell you to go somewhere else. (more…)

Since most safes are not waterproof, condensation can build up inside damaging the safe’s contents. Silica (desiccant) bags absorb moisture and can keep your valuables protected from mold, mildew, corrosion and water damage.

Placing your safe in a moisture-prone area, such as a garage, can increase the chances of moisture damage to the safe’s contents. (more…)

News about the state of the economy has more people looking at gold as an investment. While we cannot say whether this is a good idea or not, there will be more people looking for a safe harbor for their investments. What we do know is that if a person is investing in gold, and they physically have the gold in hand, they need to ensure that the gold does not fall into the hands of thieves or is lost in a fire. Over the past 60 years, we have worked with many businesses and homeowners to secure valuables and our recommendation for the right type of safe depends on your answers to a couple of questions. (more…)

In recent months we have noticed an increase in activity of safe sales and the main reason for this is that people fear their hard earned money is not safe in a financial institution. While this may or may not be a wise decision, we do feel that if you choose to retrieve your money and take it home, you have created another problem. (more…)

Wall Safes provide hidden protection while giving you easy access to your money, jewelry, and other valuables. This type of safe frees up floor space while the safe itself is concealed from view, giving you more piece of mind knowing that your safe is hidden from plain sight. A Wall Safe can easily be hidden behind a picture that will go unnoticed more easily by burglars than a larger safe out in the open. Wall Safes should not be used for long term storage of high value items. (more…)

Underwriters Laboratory (U.L) is a product safety testing and certification organization that develops standards for many products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and equipment.  More than six billion U.L. labels are printed and placed on products each year. They also certify and test many types of safes to make sure they meet certain requirements for fire and theft.  Underwriters Laboratory testing is the toughest in the industry, and only equipment that meets their requirements carries their label.  Many safe manufactures will have their safes tested at a private laboratory to save money; however, U.L. testing is the real standard of product performance. (more…)

Ever since the recent “bailouts” of many Insurance Companies, Brokerages and Banks, people are calling us and asking: “Is my bank safe?”. With so many banks failing today and many more projected to fail in the future, we are receiving calls from homeowners and businesses asking about the security of safes for their money.  This is advisable but not without some careful, well thought out planning.

 First, we want to advise everyone that the best way to insure that your Bank or Savings Thrift Bank is safe is by checking out their ratings by going to:  www.thestreet.com and clicking on this link http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=3.

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The Secure Logic Wall Vault line of wall safes is a great addition to any home for protection and security of valuables and handguns.  Each model is designed with the convenience of easy installation, easy access, and the benefit of blending in to the decor of any home without compromising on security.  There are three different models to choose from and each one has the advantage that most wall safes do not have in a Department of Justice certified burglary rating.  Each safe offers reinforced stainless steel, a revolutionary locking mechanism, lag-bolted installation, and innovative design that all add up to peace of mind for concerned gun owners, or any homeowner who wants to protect their prized possessions (more…)

The combination lock has been around well over 100 years and is still the number one method of securing a safe door. They are no different from any other ordinary lock in that it has moving parts and should be serviced periodically. What many safe owners do not think about is that the safe can potentially be locked up if this service is not done regularly. (more…)

Many safes today come with a standard Group II Dial Combination Lock.  Some of our customers choose to upgrade to the Group II Digital Electronic Lock for the safe they purchase.  There are many benefits to having one or the other and also some disadvantages.  Choosing which lock to put on your safe can be confusing if you don’t have much knowledge about locks. Here are some pros and cons to have a combination lock vs a digital electronic lock: (more…)