Safes are great for protecting belongings and valuable items, but what kind of belongings and items are we talking about, exactly? Pets, plants and small children are all examples of things you shouldn’t store in a safe. But there are plenty of items you should definitely consider.
If you’re not sure what exactly you should put in a home safe, here are a few ideas:
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Jewelry
From necklaces and rings to diamonds and bracelets, most people have some sort of a jewelry collection in the house. These are ideal items for the safe because of their value, but also because they can get damaged if they’re out in the open—or mistakenly dropped in something like a sink or toilet. Putting jewelry in a safe also keeps them secure, organized and in one spot that you always remember. Don’t keep jewelry cleaning fluids or chemicals in the safe, however!
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Cash
The worst thing about cash? Criminals want it. The second-worst thing about cash? It’s flammable. You can protect your supply of physical cash from both of these threats by putting it in a home safe—particularly one that has a good fire rating or safety rating. No safe is completely invincible, however, so it’s advised to keep most of your money with a financial institution, if possible.
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Important Documents
Passports, birth certificates and social security cards are all examples of important documents that you don’t want to lose (whether for financial or convenience reasons). Keep all of these secured in a safe and try to organize them based on type.Â
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Firearms
Guns are ideal for storage in safes for safety purposes in addition to securing these valuable items. Keep firearms away from children and criminals by securing them in a home safe. There are a wide variety of safe sizes and types, so you can find one that fits your firearm collection. For protection of firearms and many of the items mentioned on this list, you might want to invest in a dehumidifier.
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Electronic Devices
Expensive laptops, photo-sharing devices and storage devices are all ideal electronic devices to store in a safe. It keeps them away from potential damage (whether due to another person in the house or water or another reason) and out of sight from thieves. Many people say family photos and other digital files are what’s most important to them in life, so it makes sense why many choose to store electronic devices in home safes.
If you’re interested in a home safe repair, purchase or installation, contact A-1 Locksmith today, or visit any of our Dallas-Fort Worth-area locations.
