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What you Need to Know Before Buying a Safe For Your Workplace

A safe for your workplace is a very important investment. Before you choose the one that is best for you, it is a good idea to give some thought to what your needs are, what you will be using it for, and what level of safety you need. Will you be storing sensitive personal or technical documents? Or is the safe for storing cash and valuables? There are a number of options to consider when looking for a safe, so having an idea of what you are looking for ahead of time is helpful. Here are some things you need

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What is the Best Home Security Solution?

When it comes to home security, you don’t want to take any chances. There is too much at risk for you to have unreliable security measures in place or for the ones you select to be insufficient in offering your home the level of security it requires. For these reasons, it is important for you to understand the best home security solutions.

Security Cameras

Monitoring the exterior of your property using a security camera is one of the best ways to try to maintain a secure property, but also to have peace of mind

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Where to Hide a Spare Key to a Safe

Ideally, there would never be a need for a spare set of keys because we would always remember where we put the first set. This is not always the case and losing a set of keys now and then is bound to happen.

The problem is when there is no safe place to keep keys outside where they won’t be found. The old ‘hidden key under the doormat’ trick has become a bit obvious and it is usually the first place someone looks if they want to break-in.

It is possible with a little ingenuity to hide a set of keys where

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Things You Need to Know When Replacing a Safe Lock

When it comes to safe combination lock replacement, installation is the easiest part. The portion most people struggle with is selecting a system. There are several different types of locks including combination, mechanical, and electronic that come in all shapes and sizes. This can be a little overwhelming for a first-time buyer. If you are worried about getting the right safe replacement parts or implementing a new structure entirely, read these helpful tips.

Measure the available space

Measurements are crucial when it comes to purchasing the right lock for the job. This is even more important for those upgrading to a new

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Top​ ​10​ ​Things​ ​You​ ​Should​ ​Know​ ​Before​ ​Buying​ ​a​ ​Gun​ ​Safe

At one time, people stored their guns in showy glass gun storage cabinets for the world to see. Today, wise gun owners often choose to lock their guns up in a secure place to keep them safe from burglars, intruders, and children. At Unlock Chicago you can find a wide variety of equipment for keeping your documents, valuables and money safe. When choosing a place to store your guns, use our top ten tips on what to look for in a gun safe.

Choosing a Type of Safe

  • Gun security
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Why Should You Choose a Certified Locksmith?

However careful you are about locking your doors and keeping track of your keys, chances are you will need locksmith services at some point. Whether to unlock a door, replace or copy a key, to repair, replace or install a lock – a locksmith will provide you with all of these services. There are lots of online directories that will help you find a locksmith in Chicago who can attend to your emergency. It’s important, though, to choose a specialist who is a certified locksmith and can properly ensure the security of your property.

Reasons to hire a certified locksmith

Being

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What to Consider when Choosing a Safe

Safes are the final line of defense against burglars, and you have decided that your valuables need that extra layer of protection. You have probably done some research, too, and looked at tons of different makes, models and types of safes, and, chances are, you are feeling quite confused about which one is right for you. Our safes locksmiths are ready to share their experience and help you in your task of finding the equipment that will best protect the things that matter to you.

Since safes are once in a lifetime purchase for most people, here is a list

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Things you need to know when choosing a wall safe

Wall safes are among the most popular on the market - they offer reliable protection for your valuables and can be accessed easily everyday. There are several things you need to concern before getting a safe, but these are specific to choosing a wall safe:

  • Wall safes are very hard to relocate. This means that you need to choose the place of your safe carefully so that there is no need to relocate it afterwards.
  • Consider the depth of the wall that will hold your safe and choose a safe model that works well with the measurements.
  • Construction of your walls.
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