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The 5 Best Items To Store In a Safe

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 [...]

Liberty Safes: A History

Liberty. It’s not just one of the greatest aspects of living in the United States of America, it’s also the name of one of the most respected brands for personal security. Liberty Safes are among the most popular and dependable safes you’ll find. But how did this company get started? [...]

December 22, 2020|Categories: Liberty Safe|Tags: , , , |

Fixing a Lock on Your Safe: 4 Options

The most frustrating situations are the ones where there seems to be no solution. Getting locked out of a safe? That qualifies. If you’ve suddenly found yourself with a need to fix a lock on your safe, you might feel like there is no adequate or easy solution. What do [...]

November 12, 2020|Categories: Fixing a Lock|Tags: , |

Should I Have Bought a Bigger Safe?

While the iconic phrase from the movie Jaws is known by many (“You’re gonna need a bigger boat”), the characters in the movie might have been better off if they sought shelter in a safe instead. A big safe. Alas, they didn’t and life goes on. Similarly, though, you might [...]

April 15, 2020|Categories: Safe Shopping|Tags: , |

5 Reasons to Buy a New vs. Used Safe

We’ve discussed the benefits of buying a previously used safe on our blog before. Used safes are affordable, reliable and avoid depreciation. But are they the right choice for you? Just as some people prefer to buy or lease a new vehicle rather than deal with the maintenance, potential lack [...]

February 4, 2020|Categories: Safe Shopping|Tags: , , |

5 Reasons to Buy a Previously Used Safe

Buying a safe is a lot like buying a car, only at a much smaller scale financially. You have your new options, of course. But did you know you can also buy a safe that’s been previously used? Many people aren’t aware that used safes are an option—a potentially better [...]

October 21, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

A Look at the 4 Basic Types of Safes

Sometimes, it helps to go back to basics. While a professional locksmith may be able to give you a lengthy description of anti-thrust bolts and the history of backplate design, most of us aren’t home security experts. So, what are the basics when it comes to safes? Let’s start with [...]

September 26, 2019|Categories: Safes|Tags: , , , |

Safe Dehumidifiers and Why You Need One

So, you went out and bought yourself a safe, did you?  Maybe even one of those fancy, fire-proof designs.  Guaranteed to protect your belongings from would be thieves, Mother Nature or the errant electrical spark.  We like to think of the need to own a safe a kind of right-of-passage; [...]

June 27, 2017|Categories: Safe, Safe Dehumidifier|Tags: , , , , |

Home Safe vs. Safe Deposit Box

When you need a place to store your valuables, deciding between a home safe or a safe deposit box can be a difficult decision. The truth is, both home safes and safe deposit boxes have pros and cons, and each may be better suited for certain valuable types. Here are [...]

December 29, 2016|Categories: Safe|Tags: , , , , |