How Do You Pick A Fireproof Safe?
In 2003, my house burned to the ground in the San Diego wildfires, and I lost everything that I’ve ever owned, including all photos of my kids and my lifelong comic book collection. As a result, I wound up kicking my own butt because I didn’t own a fireproof safe. If you don’t want to end up like me, here are some tips on purchasing a fireproof safe. Evaluate your family’s personal needs. Take a quick inventory of the most valuable and sentimental items that you own. How much storage space will you need? Do your items have special preservation needs? Paper documents require a different level of protection than jewelry, film and computer media like CDs and DVDs. You may also need to consider protecting your valuables from disasters other than fire, such as water damage from flooding or impact damage from falling objects. Find a store that specializes in safes and data protection file cabinets. You’ll need to make a visual assessment of these products in person for appropriate interior c
