Whether you own a gun for hunting, or you have one in your home for emergency protection, you should never wield a firearm before you’re familiar with the correct safety precautions. Lt. Colonel Jeff Cooper wrote the four “golden” rules of gun safety in 1970, and we’ve added a couple of extra rules to consider, […]
As the holiday season and festivities approach, having friends and family stay at your home can really boost the holiday spirit. When everyone’s staying together in one place, it often makes celebrations convenient, natural, and full of liveliness. Plus, you get the extra opportunity to bond with people you might not see often (or at […]
When it comes to securing valuable possessions, dangerous items (like firearms), and essential documents, safes offer an effective, and reliable form of home protection. Today, there’s a wide range of solutions to choose from — from floor and wall safes, to safes designed specifically for guns or fire protection. However, picking the perfect safe is […]
A floor safe can represent one of the most effective ways to defend your valuables against theft, fire, and other disasters. Floor safes don’t take up extra room, they’re difficult for burglars to detect, and they can offer impeccable protection. After all, even if an individual was to discover your concealed safe — removing it […]
The spookiest time of year is almost here again. Halloween is lurking just around the corner, and children from around the world have already begun picking out their costumes, while adults rush around planning parties, and preparing for trick-or-treaters. As fun as this festive season can be, it’s worth remembering that there are a […]
In many circumstances, the kitchen can act as the heart of the home — a hub of activity for friendly get-togethers, family feasts, and even festive celebrations. Unfortunately, the kitchen is also brimming with potential dangers, from sharp knives, to pans of spitting grease, pots of boiling water, and a host of fire hazards. With […]
We all love our furry friends – that’s probably why the ASPCA estimates that around 37-47% of households in the U.S. own a dog, while 30-37% own a cat. Bringing home a loving domestic animal who can keep you company with entertainment and affection can be a wonderful thing, but it’s important to know that […]
Estimates indicate that anywhere up to one million earthquakes take place each year, although most are so small in magnitude that we don’t even notice them. On average, the truly dangerous earthquakes that measure at magnitudes of 8.0 and greater only take place every ten years or so – but when they happen, they can […]
If you’ve read up on fire safety, you’ve likely taken precautions to keep your family safe and prepared — you’ve equipped your home with a smoke detector on every floor, established an emergency escape plan with your family, and invested time in teaching your children to call 911 in case of a fire emergency. You’ve […]
Even if you store most of your valuables at your local bank, you probably have collectables, jewelry, or even family heirlooms at home that you want to keep protected. A wall safe provides an affordable, reliable, and convenient way to ensure burglars can’t get their hands on your treasured possessions. Many people are dissuaded from […]