By Mark Smith Many people think of a safe as something with a huge round door from movies, with heaps of money or jewelry hidden behind. In real life, everything is a little different. Now safes are used almost everywhere – from apartments and...
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By Sam Hoober Some people question whether it’s worth the expense or hassle of getting a gun safe, and the answer is a resounding “yes you should.” There are too many benefits to getting one and too many drawbacks to not having one to...
By Dummies Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years. Ironically, by cleaning and oiling them, you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes. Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve disassembling, cleaning, and then reassembling...
By William Deutsch A deadbolt is a physical security standard for protecting exterior doors. When selecting a deadbolt to protect your business, there are several factors that you should consider. ANSI Grade 1 ANSI stands for American National Standards Institute. They are a non-profit...
By Sure Home A safe is only as secure if the combination to access it is not guessable. That can be an issue as you probably won’t often access your safe and will tend to aim for easy to remember numbers such as birthdates...
By Rita Totten So you’ve locked yourself out of your house. Now what? Ideally, you’ll already have given a spare house key to a trusted neighbor or friend for just such an occurrence. But if not, here are a few things to try: Ask...