| When many people think of home safes they are | | | | stored in a safe just makes sense. Keeping copies |
| drawn to thoughts of Hollywood movies, scenes | | | | of any important documents and even a back up |
| where the villains break into homes of the rich | | | | file of any family photos is a good idea. There are |
| and find safes hidden behind large paintings, behind | | | | also specific safes designed to conceal laptops and |
| moving panels or other ornate objects. Many | | | | other computer components that fit easily into |
| people, because of this, blow off thoughts of | | | | your home or even a college dorm room. |
| getting a safe thinking that those are for the rich | | | | Computers and components of computers are a |
| and wealthy. This however, is simply not true. | | | | quick steal for the seasoned burglar and keeping |
| Home safes are for everyone who owns a home | | | | these valuables under lock and key is a simple |
| and has something important that they believe | | | | precaution to take. |
| needs to be kept safe. Here is a look at different | | | | Firearms |
| things you can use a safe at home for. | | | | A good number of people today own some type |
| Jewelry and family heirlooms | | | | of firearm, especially hunting rifles. Not having |
| Jewelry is one common item that is kept in safes, | | | | these protected can be a deadly mistake you |
| especially if the pieces have any value. Sometimes | | | | won't want to make. Firearm safes are very |
| jewelry may not have much monetary value, but | | | | common and a great investment. They keep |
| might be a family heirloom that is important to | | | | your weapons hidden and locked up so that |
| you. Family heirlooms that can also be kept under | | | | children, especially, cannot find them and |
| lock and key include small pieces of art work or | | | | accidentally fire them, yet they still keep the guns |
| small antique pieces. | | | | in a place where you can reach them when |
| Important documents | | | | necessary. Firearms are also a hot ticket item for |
| Most people have various documents lying around | | | | burglars, another great reason to keep them |
| that would be best kept in a locked safe within | | | | locked up and out of sight. |
| your home. Social security cards, birth certificates | | | | Coin or Other Types of Collections |
| and passports are a good place to start. Other | | | | If you have a coin collection or any other type of |
| items best kept in a safe are insurance policies | | | | collection that will fit into a home safe, this is a |
| including auto, home, life and any other specialty | | | | great way to protect it. Coin collections can be |
| policies you may hold. It's a good idea to store | | | | worth a good deal of money and are something a |
| your marriage licenses and divorce papers in a | | | | burglar can easily walk off with. |
| security or locked safe, as well. Other important | | | | Money |
| documents that belong in a safe include your will, | | | | Do not forget money. Many people like to keep |
| power of attorney papers, titles for any property | | | | some extra cash in their home for emergencies. |
| you own and any important medical papers. | | | | Leaving it out is not really a great idea, but |
| Computer hard drives and other computer data | | | | keeping a small stash in your safe is a great |
| components | | | | solution. It won't be obvious that it's there, which |
| When you think of how much valuable information | | | | will minimize the chances for theft. |
| is stored on your computer, having a backup | | | | |