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Deciding which kinds of valuable items to store at home and which store at a bank can be confusing. It can also be daunting to know which type of safe to use for items kept at home. When considering precious family items and home protection items, it is important to insure all valuables. If you are unsure about how to best protect your valuables, read on for some helpful information.

Safe Deposit Boxes at A Banking Institution

Vehicle titles and home deeds are popular items to store in a safe deposit box. Other common items to store in a bank include jewelry or photographs taken for insurance purposes. This type of safe has the advantage of layers of security made possible via the bank vault set up as well as additional security features common to financial institutions. The downside to safe deposit boxes is that they are not available to customers at all hours of the day, or even on all days of the week.

New Technology

One of the best ways to protect your belongings is to use new technology. Today, your entire home can be outfitted with security systems that are connected to the cloud and your smartphone. Download the connected app and enjoy 24 hour surveillance of your home from all angles. You can see who’s at your door with a smart doorbell, or even control your thermostat and locks with a complete home scanner system.

Fireproof Home Safes

Since most everyone has a need for a home safe, fireproof is an appealing option, but it has drawbacks as well. If using this type of safe, remember that unless it is anchored securely to a wall or the floor, it could easily be carried out of your home. Fireproof safes are available as small rectangular boxes or as taller filing cabinets. As long as it is secured, this is a great place to store important documents. This is also the place to store passports, social security cards, and emergency cash. These are items that need protection, but also need to be readily available to you at all times. If you decide to store any digital media in the fireproof safe, be sure that you carefully check fire ratings. Also consider using a locked case or panel over your electronic gear so that any intruders cannot adjust your settings.

Gun Safes

Every gun owner needs a gun safe. Storing guns this way keeps them safe from thieves, and it also guards against children having accidents with them. Another benefit to storing guns in a home safe is that the safe offers protection against fire and water damage. A perk is that it is possible to store other valuables in a gun safe, even if the primary reason for having one is to store guns.

Home security options are a worthy investment. Take an inventory of the items you need to protect and consider the best way to keep them secure. Next think about location and primary needs for housing these items. You will always be glad to know that you took these precautionary steps and will also experience more peace of mind.