Fire-Ratings Rundown
Since we did a run-down on burglar safe ratings, I thought it might be a good idea to do a rundown on fire-safe ratings. As with burglar ratings, the UL is THE authority for trustworthy ratings,...
View ArticleBurglar Ratings Break Down
We know that it can be quite complicated to fully understand what you’re buying when you are thinking about investing in a safe, especially a safe that is “rated” as either burglar-safe or fire-safe....
View ArticleHow large of a Safe do you need?
Determining the size of safe you need is a question that needs to be carefully considered before you invest in a safe or vault. If you don’t make this decision carefully you’ll find that you buy a safe...
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mechanisms, and different materials used to insulate walls and doors but the mechanics are largely the same. One of the biggest changes that has happened in recent years is the use of biometric...
View ArticleWhat is the UL? Why is it important
Whenever we talk about safe rankings and ratings here at Safe and Vault Store, we inevitably talk about the UL or the Underwriters Laboratories. But, what exactly is the UL and how does it come up with...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a safe and a vault?
You’ve probably noticed that our website and our company is called Safe and Vault Store, right? Well, we’ve been getting a few questions lately about what exactly the difference between a safe and a...
View ArticleBuilding a Vault in your Home or Office
For those of you who have unusually large firearm collections, or have home businesses that require large amounts of documents or other important storage features, a built in vault may be the best...
View ArticleHow long do you need to keep documents for
Many of our clients use their safes and vaults for keeping financial and personal documents. It’s essential to keep many of these documents for prolonged periods of time—and sometimes permanently for...
View ArticleProduct Profile – Cash Boxes
We sell a lot of safes and vaults on our website but what about cash boxes and some of the other little known products we offer. Cash boxes are the lifeblood of bake sales, mobile or small scale...
View ArticleDoes a hospital administrator need a safe?
In a continuation of this series (we’ve already considered whether stay at home parents, photographers, accountants and more need safes), we’re asking whether a hospital administrator or office manager...
View ArticleGun Safes
If you are a gun owner, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family is to make sure you have a good gun safe. Gone are the days of shoving a loaded gun under your … Continue reading →
View ArticleHow to Store Digital Media
Most of us use a locked filing cabinet, a safety deposit box, or a safe to store our physical belongings but what do we do when we want to keep track of our digital belongings? More and more of what …...
View ArticleFireproof Safes
We talk a lot about the need for a fireproof safe but what about those of us who live in areas that are commonly ravaged by hurricanes and floods? If you live in a vulnerable area, it’s important that...
View ArticleProduct Overview – Data Media Safe
Gardall Data and Media Safes Description Interior Dimensions Exterior Dimensions Weight Fire Rating Gardall Data Safe Model EDS-1210-G-EK 1-Hour Fire Rated Safe Height: 11.00″ Width: 9.88″ Depth: 7.75″...
View ArticleLocking Mechanism Options
In this modern age there are many options for different locking mechanisms for your home safe, lock box or vault ranging from the classic combination or key locks to the more sophisticated and...
View ArticleBuying Your First Fireproof Safe
Buying your first fireproof safe can be a fun and enlightening endeavor. There is a multitude of options to choose from and countless ways to customize your safe to perfectly suit your needs....
View ArticleInstalling a Home Wall Safe
Installing a safe into your wall can be a fun home project that is manageable with a little bit of research and some do-it-yourself knowhow. Everyone secretly wants to have a sleek wall safe hidden...
View ArticleBank Deposit Boxes
Bank deposit boxes have been used for centuries as a method for keeping personal valuables safe. It makes perfect sense because banks offer incredible security that is hard to match at home; but, there...
View ArticleHumidity Control for Home Safes
Controlling the humidity in your home safe can be an important and sometimes necessary detail in retaining the value of your safe’s contents. Luckily there are some easy steps that you can take to...
View ArticleHow to Properly Store Musical Instruments
Storing musical instruments in your home safe or vault can be an excellent way to insure its security but also poses additional challenges in maintaining value. Whether you are storing antique...
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