hips, jewellery shops, and more. Some deposit safes sit on a counter or next to a desk, while others can be installed under the floor for added protection.

A security cupboard. This is a larger safe ideal for protecting big, bulky valuables. Homeowners use them to store things like power tools and electronics, and they’re also a good security addition to stores that sell large valuables that could be vulnerable to theft.

A candle safe. There’s no better hiding place than right in plain sight. S

Some of us still hide our keys under the doormat or in the flowerpot. These are probably the worst places to hide your valuables, however—they’ve been used so many times that burglars are on to us. Even if our homes are secure and we never leave a key outside our house for robbers to find, however, there are still items in the home most of us would like to protect. Here are some great ideas to hide and protect that extra cash, valuable jewellery, or other precious items—whether at home or at work.

A home safe. Home safes come in all shapes and sizes—from small cash boxes to safes that install in the walls and under the floor. These can be perfect to hide petty cash, valuable paperwork, jewellery, and other valuables in.

A key box. Key boxes can install right next to your door and provide a safe, secure place to keep your extra key—much safer than under the doormat. A key box is a miniature safe that requires its own combination to open. Some are big enough for only a few keys, and are small enough to install in an out-of-the-way place on your house. Some are much larger, with room for up to 50 keys at once, and are a good choice for businesses and office buildings that need a secure place to keep all their keys.

A laptop safe. What would happen if someone stole your laptop? For some of us, our whole lives are on our computers—including personal information, credit card numbers and passwords—even our life’s work. It’s important to keep your laptop safe and secure. A regular home safe usually doesn’t have the right dimensions. A laptop safe is specifically designed to protect laptops, offering the right width and depth. Some are portable, so you can keep your laptop safe at home, at the office, or at your local coffee shop.

A deposit safe. These free-standing safes allow you to put large cash deposits inside without opening the safe. They’re ideal for businesses that regularly take large cash deposits and might be vulnerable to robbery otherwise—businesses such as retail outlets, car dealerships, jewellery shops, and more. Some deposit safes sit on a counter or next to a desk, while others can be installed under the floor for added protection.

A security cupboard. This is a larger safe ideal for protecting big, bulky valuables. Homeowners use them to store things like power tools and electronics, and they’re also a good security addition to stores that sell large valuables that could be vulnerable to theft.

A candle safe. There’s no better hiding place than right in plain sight. So

e safe. Home safes come in all shapes and sizes—from small cash boxes to safes that install in the walls and under the floor. These can be perfect to hide petty cash, valuable paperwork, jewellery, and other valuables in.

A key box. Key boxes can install right next to your door and provide a safe, secure place to keep your extra key—much safer than under the doormat. A key box is a miniature safe that requires its own combination to open. Some are big enough for only a few keys, and are small enough to install in an out-of-the-way place on your house. Some are much larger, with room for up to 50 keys at once, and are a good choice for businesses and office buildings that need a secure place to keep all their keys.

A laptop safe. What would happen if someone stole your laptop? For some of us, our whole lives are on our computers—including personal information, credit card numbers and passwords—even our life’s work. It’s important to keep your laptop safe and secure. A regular home safe usually doesn’t have the right dimensions. A laptop safe is specifically designed to protect laptops, offering the right width and depth. Some are portable, so you can keep your laptop safe at home, at the office, or at your local coffee shop.

A deposit safe. These free-standing safes allow you to put large cash deposits inside without opening the safe. They’re ideal for businesses that regularly take large cash deposits and might be vulnerable to robbery otherwise—businesses such as retail outlets, car dealerships, jewellery shops, and more. Some deposit safes sit on a counter or next to a desk, while others can be installed under the floor for added protection.

A security cupboard. This is a larger safe ideal for protecting big, bulky valuables. Homeowners use them to store things like power tools and electronics, and they’re also a good security addition to stores that sell large valuables that could be vulnerable to theft.

A candle safe. There’s no better hiding place than right in plain sight. S

to install in an out-of-the-way place on your house. Some are much larger, with room for up to 50 keys at once, and are a good choice for businesses and office buildings that need a secure place to keep all their keys.

A laptop safe. What would happen if someone stole your laptop? For some of us, our whole lives are on our computers—including personal information, credit card numbers and passwords—even our life’s work. It’s important to keep your laptop safe and secure. A regular home safe usually doesn’t have the right dimensions. A laptop safe is specifically designed to protect laptops, offering the right width and depth. Some are portable, so you can keep your laptop safe at home, at the office, or at your local coffee shop.

A deposit safe. These free-standing safes allow you to put large cash deposits inside without opening the safe. They’re ideal for businesses that regularly take large cash deposits and might be vulnerable to robbery otherwise—businesses such as retail outlets, car dealerships, jewellery shops, and more. Some deposit safes sit on a counter or next to a desk, while others can be installed under the floor for added protection.

A security cupboard. This is a larger safe ideal for protecting big, bulky valuables. Homeowners use them to store things like power tools and electronics, and they’re also a good security addition to stores that sell large valuables that could be vulnerable to theft.

A candle safe. There’s no better hiding place than right in plain sight. S

esn’t have the right dimensions. A laptop safe is specifically designed to protect laptops, offering the right width and depth. Some are portable, so you can keep your laptop safe at home, at the office, or at your local coffee shop.

A deposit safe. These free-standing safes allow you to put large cash deposits inside without opening the safe. They’re ideal for businesses that regularly take large cash deposits and might be vulnerable to robbery otherwise—businesses such as retail outlets, car dealerships, jewellery shops, and more. Some deposit safes sit on a counter or next to a desk, while others can be installed under the floor for added protection.

A security cupboard. This is a larger safe ideal for protecting big, bulky valuables. Homeowners use them to store things like power tools and electronics, and they’re also a good security addition to stores that sell large valuables that could be vulnerable to theft.

A candle safe. There’s no better hiding place than right in plain sight. S

hips, jewellery shops, and more. Some deposit safes sit on a counter or next to a desk, while others can be installed under the floor for added protection.

A security cupboard. This is a larger safe ideal for protecting big, bulky valuables. Homeowners use them to store things like power tools and electronics, and they’re also a good security addition to stores that sell large valuables that could be vulnerable to theft.

A candle safe. There’s no better hiding place than right in plain sight. Some safe companies make safes disguised as ordinary household objects—we’ve taken particular note of a real wax candle with a safe inside. The candle will burn for an hour if lit—and the inner safe is large enough to hold some cash, credit cards, and keys. Other interesting safe designs include soft drinks cans, hairspray bottles, saltshakers, light bulbs, peanut butter jars, containers of dog food, and more.

A gun safe. If you have firearms in your house, it’s doubly important that they’re protected—both from theft and from curious children. You cannot afford not to have a safe place to put your guns. A gun safe is specially designed to fit firearms, and offers as much security and safety as a cash safe or cupboard safe would.

A medical safe. If you have a medical condition, you may need a safe place to keep drugs, syringes, and other medical equipment—especially if you have children. A medical safe often looks like a regular cabinet, but with an extra-secure lock that will protect your medicines and medical equipment from curious kids and thieves alike. These safes are often used by pharmacies to protect their drug stocks from theft, and can also be used by businesses that have employees with special needs.

There are plenty of ways to keep your belongings safe and secure—so if you’re not protecting your valuables with a safe or lockbox, there’s no reason not to. With all the varieties of safes out there, you’re sure to find one at the right price, size, and level of protection that’s right for you.