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Why you may need a gun safe

Weapons storage is a serious process requiring knowledge and the right approach. It's not just about cleaning, repairing, or testing. The place where you keep it is highly important as well. People who have never used a gun safe before, may think, I need immediate access should a situation arise. There are also those who may consider it expensive or even uncomfortable because you can’t move the safe quickly. However, when it comes to gun security, you and your family must be the first priority, simply because you are the highest priority. Sure Lock & Key is always available to provide you with the many reasons why you may need a gun safe.

How to keep money safe in a hotel room

How often do you travel? In 2019, US citizens took 2.29 billion domestic trips and 93 million international outbound trips. It is impressive that we are living in an open world and have the opportunity to see different cultures. However, even the most magnificent trip might be spoiled by not adhering to basic routine rules. So, where to put money so they will be safe? It may be stressful to leave money in a hotel room. Carrying the trip budget with you wherever you go is even more nerve racking. So, what can you do? If you want to know how to keep your money safe in a hotel room, read our blog. Sure Lock & Key is always ready to give you free advice when it comes to your security!

How To Choose The Best Safe For Home

Not so simple. Choosing a safe today is substantially different than it was anytime through history. It really is not just different, it's quite difficult. Why? Simply because the technology has changed and totally elongated how and what a safe can be used for. The whole format, options, design and placement strategies have made the answer to this question very difficult. However, Sure Lock & Key believes that a safe, today, is truly a magnificent item that will give you more peace of mind than ever before. We don’t want the hard choice to stop people from getting one. That’s why we have put together this short but comprehensive explanation about the different types of safe locks to help you choose a home safe. Let’s take a look!

The Best Possible Safe

When buying a safe, like anything else, we want to get the maximum deal. Safes can be quite complicated. It may be hard to find a safe that can cover all your needs simply because the slightest detail might change the entire choice of a particular safe. Let's just say that a perfect safe for your friend’s needs may be totally useless for yours. Another obstacle is that there are so many safes on the market today that you will need to spend a lot of time understanding their advantages, disadvantages, functions, features, etc. That’s why we prepared a guide to help you find the best safe for your present needs. Sure Lock & Key is happy to help by making your complex decisions easier! If you have the time, keep reading and we will try our hardest to reach the answers you seek!

Safe fire ratings: a locksmith explains

Ever thought about what would happen to your most important documents or family treasures in a fire? It's one of those "it'll never happen to me" situations – until it does. That’s where safe fire ratings come in. However, what do all those numbers and labels actually mean? In this guide, Sure Lock & Key breaks down the essentials of fireproof safes. Join us to navigate fire ratings like a pro and choose the right safe for your valuables. Keep reading for more information.

How Can I Open A Safe Without A Combination

Safes are designed to keep your assets out of reach and if you prefer, out of sight. At Sure Lock & Key, we specialize in safe repair, installation, and, of course, opening, in situations where you can’t open it yourself. There are some helpful hints that you should know with regard to opening a safe when you don’t have the combination… Keep reading!

How Can I Open A Safe If I’ve Lost My Key

Losing the key to a safe is a pretty common yet frustrating experience, leaving people wondering how to regain access to their valuables. In this blog post, Sure Lock & Key will provide an informative guide on unlocking your safe without the key. Stay tuned as we explore the step-by-step process to navigate this situation with confidence, ensuring a secure and hassle-free resolution. Unlock the valuable knowledge you need to regain control over your possessions.

Are documents safe in a fireproof safe

Unfortunately, you can never predict when a disaster will strike. House fires or floods are not something we expect to happen. However, you can take some measures to avoid the destructive impact of these situations. You might have some valuables and important documents that you want to protect in case of an emergency. So, you may be wondering what is the best way to protect valuables in your home or office. In case of fire, your documents are the most vulnerable as they burn easily. One of the best options to ensure they are secure is to get a fireproof safe. Before choosing which of the fire-resistant safes to buy, it would be beneficial to find out about safe fire ratings. This will certainly help you understand how long different ratings of safes can protect your documents. If you’re unsure what type of safe to choose and have some unanswered questions, you might want to consider consulting with a professional. Sure Lock & Key is always ready to answer any questions. Also, we’ll gladly assist you with safe installation, if you so desire.

How to install a floor safe

Are you looking for ways to secure your valuables? Sometimes even the best locks can’t keep the burglar out of your property. In cases like that, it’s important to provide extra security for the most precious items you have. More and more people choose to use safes for that purpose. Once one has decided that a safe is a necessary purchase the next step is to review then decide which type of safe is the best for your particular need? As you are searching different types of safes you will also find in-floor safes. This type of safe is in a way the king of safes. It may be the safest, largest and most protected of all the safes. If this sounds like the type of protection you are seeking then this safe is the perfect option for you. In-floor safes are almost impossible to find and extremely hard to break, being protected from all directions but one. These safes come in different shapes and sizes, so you can hide anything from documents to musical instruments. If you want to find out more about safes and how to install them, Sure Lock & Key is ready to help. After all this is what we do and we love what we do. So first let’s learn more about floor safes… Let’s dive in!