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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

HOME SAFES – DO’S AND DON’TS

When making the choice of where to store their precious belongings, many individuals often consider a bank’s security deposit box. Nevertheless, the utilization of home safes presents distinct advantages and, in certain cases, might offer a safer alternative to entrusting valuables to a bank. These home safes come in diverse types, shapes, and dimensions ranging from compact standalone units to wall-integrated installations. In the following article, we delve into the dos and don’ts of home safes, providing valuable insights into what items are suitable and unsuitable for safeguarding within a home safe.

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DO

Identity papers

Do keep identity papers in a home safe. Identity papers such as passports, birth certificates or driver’s license are likely to be needed promptly and relatively frequently. Keeping them stowed in your home safe means they are easily accessible to you. If you keep these items in a bank, you will only be able to access them during business hours; this could be an inconvenience given they are items usually needed at the ready.

Copies of your important legal documents

This might include things such as copies of wills or wills in which you are the designated executor. Storing these in a home safe is preferable because safe deposit boxes are usually sealed upon knowledge of the owner’s death.

Important financial information

Store information regarding debts, contact information and due dates in a home safe. They will be easily accessible to you and therefore make it easier for you to manage your finances whilst also keeping them safe.

Insurance policies and contact information

If something happens to your house that results in damage, you will need to act immediately. It is helpful to have insurance policies and contact information on hand so that you can resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Cash

Cash is one of the most obvious items to keep in a home safe because it is often what thieves look for the most. Rather than hiding your cash in unsecured places around the house, keep it in a home safe. It will also be very useful to have some cash available to you in the case of an emergency.

DON’T

Your only keys

Whilst keeping a copy of your keys in a home safe is a good idea, don’t put your only keys, such as car keys, in the safe. Putting your only keys in a home safe could result in unnecessary frustration and stress if you forget the combination.

Certain medication

Keeping some medication in a home safe may be a good way to stow it safely away from children. However, this depends on what it is. For example, do not keep EpiPen’s or other medication that you may need regularly or in emergencies in a home safe, these are best kept on hand, at all times.

Perishables e.g. batteries

If they leak then they can destroy other items in your safe.

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