When choosing a home safe we recommend to take into account few important factors like size, fire and water resistance, strength and durability. Look for well known safe brands with certifications for burglary protection and environmental resilience.
For most homeowners a medium sized, fireproof and waterproof safe is the right choice and it will offer enough space to store all your valuable items.
Here are more details about what should you look for:
- Look for a safe with a high fire resistance rating to protect your contents in case of fire and if you’re living in an area where flooding is common make sure the safe is water resistance as well.
- Look for reliable lock system like a digital keypads or biometric scanner as traditional key system is already outdated and keys can get easily lost.
- Look for a safe that can be anchor to the floor or wall.
- Adjustable shelves are an excellent feature for easy organization of your valuable items.
- Look for a safe that provide extended warranty and customer support in case of a problem.
How heavy should a home safe be?
The ideal weight of a home safe range between 100 to 150 pounds which will ensure the safe is heavy enough to deter thieves from carrying it away.
Safes that weight over 200 pounds are more expensive but recommended especially if you store very expensive valuables such as diamond jewelry.
Where is the best place for your safe in your home?
There are 2 popular spots to install a home safe, one is inside of a closet and the second is embedded in the house floor under a rug.
Avoid obvious locations like the master bedroom or home office as these places are often the first places burglars will search.
