Why buy a Hollon Safe?

  Who doesn’t want a residential safe with high security and high fire rating? However, safes like that can be pricey. This is where Hollon comes into play. Let’s discuss their Republic series of safes.    The Republic 42 is built with a 10 gauge steel body and a 3 gauge steel thick composite door. […]

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How to secure your home, your family, and your valuables

My home or business has never been burglarized, I live in a “safe” neighborhood. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this remark. Let’s be honest, most people don’t “think” their home will be burglarized, its unfortunate but sometimes, it just happens. Working in the locksmith and safe industry I have heard […]

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What Makes a Liberty Safe Stand Out From the Rest?

Most people shopping safes for the first time will look at the available selection and wonder what makes these metal boxes different from one another. They all have one task and that is to protect valuables and assets from burglary and fire. Most manufacturers will look the same at first glance inside and out. However, […]

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Do You Need a Safe?

Do I need a safe? I believe that most households have possessions in them, which are irreplaceable in the event of a fire, or a break in where the burglars locate and take these items with them. What might such items be? So many people don’t realize until after the fact, or a friend or […]

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Getting the Right Fire Rating for Your Safe

What is a “good” fire rating? This is a very broad question and to answer it we factor in multiple things. When we are presented with this question, we must dig a little deeper to find out what rating is best for that specific customer. Below are a few questions to consider: How far is […]

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Protect What’s Valuable to You with a Safe

Times have changed. Today’s America versus the days our grandparents were raised are significantly different. The stories told to us of how kids could play with parents not having to worry about their kid’s safety and how they could play until the streetlights came on, these were the days before every ten-year-old had a cell […]

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How to Decide the Value of Your Safe

Over the years we have been in business, we have heard firsthand horror stories of people’s homes and businesses getting burglarized or destroyed by fire, resulting in indispensable assets getting stolen or destroyed. These items include artwork, firearms, jewelry, heirlooms (which have no monetary value), photos, letters, and the list goes on. When I was […]

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Professionals Explain How to Move a Gun Safe

When it comes to securing your firearms, there’s no doubt that a gun safe is one of the most comprehensive and effective ways of keeping them in one place. However, while a perfect secure solution, they are not designed to be moved too often. Gun safes can be very heavy, especially when they’re fully packed. […]

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4 Ways to Prevent Being Locked Out of Your House

It is not uncommon for people to be locked out of their apartment or house. It can happen for a variety of reasons, and almost everyone experiences it at least once in their lifetime. Some people forget their keys in a rush and don’t realize until the door swings shut. Others have a key break off […]

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Why Everyone Needs a Good Locksmith

Have you ever wondered how often burglars actually break into homes? Home robberies are not as uncommon as people like to think. Part of protecting your home is knowing who might be involved, when break-ins are most likely to occur and what items are most frequently stolen. When Do Burglaries Occur? The F.B.I. says burglary […]

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3 Facts You Didn’t Know About Locksmiths

Most people don’t even think about locksmiths until they need one. As locks have evolved, the profession requires more skill and ingenuity than ever before. Locksmithing Is an Ancient Profession The first locksmiths might have worked in ancient Babylon and Egypt 4,000 years in the past. Many people think the only locks in existence were […]

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What Do You Do When You’re Locked Out of Your House?

So many of us have been there. Whether it’s a miscommunication between you and your family members, or an early morning “brain fart,” we frantically search our pockets for our keys just to feel our heart sink as we realize that we’re locked out. If this hasn’t happened to you yet, congratulations! But you can’t […]

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How Technology is Simplifying Locksmithing

While 3D printing is a relatively new technology, it’s been growing impressively quickly and permeating into almost every discipline. Its uses are practically limitless- from creating new and beautiful kinds of art to saving lives in a hospital. This technology is changing the way we do a lot of things. But something you may not […]

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