All of us have valuables
and important documents which we want to safeguard. Some of these things are
very expensive or are priceless; thus, we don't want to lose them. To that end,
we continuously look for ways to keep these valuables safe.
Storing items can be
quite challenging, especially if you want to make sure that they are completely
hidden from burglars. You can always keep your valuables inside a traditional
safe or vault; however, these gadgets usually scream out "I HAVE VALUABLES
INSIDE!" to a burglar, letting them know where they need to look. Keep in
mind that burglars want to be in and out of your house quickly. To that end,
you need to add a layer of security for your valuables by making it hard for
these criminals to find them. Here are some of the clever and discreet gadgets
that can safeguard your valuables.
Book Vault:
This is the perfect
place to hide your jewelries, electronics, small amount of cash, or anything
that is small in size. It is a clever and subtle way to hide your valuables
that is also very affordable. Although burglars are familiar with book vaults, they
still won't have enough time to search each book in your bookshelf. The
specifications of this gadget are listed below:
- The book vault is usually
around 6.5" long x 4" wide x 3" deep.- It is also made with excellent quality steel with a powder coating that prevents rust.
- In addition, it has a steal lock interior with two keys.
Surge Protector
Diversion Safe:
As previously mentioned,
burglars do not want to stay long in their victim's home; thus, they only have
time to check the most common hiding places. This discreet gadget is very
unique since it looks like a traditional surge protector but it can safeguard
your valuables inside. It is the last place that thieves will look into.
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It is around 6" x 2" x ¾" in size
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It is not a real surge protector but it still has an on/off switch that allows
it to give out a red glow just like a real one.
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You can also plug it into a wall socket to make it look real.
Secret Wall Vault:
You can create a hole
in your wall which is big enough to place your valuables inside. You can do
this by following a do-it-yourself instruction guide and a patch kit with
plaster and paint. But if you are not confident with your skills, you might
want look for a spot in your wall with a hole and cover it with a large
appliance or a wall art. You can also consider subtle gadgets, such as wall
socket vault. This gadget is created to fool even the smartest burglar. It
looks like a regular electrical outlet but a pullout will reveal a concealed
hole that can hide your small valuables.
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The face plate of the wall socket vault can be changed to match the interior
décor of your home.
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It is made with high impact metal and plastic.
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Most secret wall vault products come with a cutout saw and template so that you
can easily install it.
Bed Safe:
This subtle gadget can
be placed right under your mattress. This brings a whole different meaning to
hiding under the bed. This gadget is perfect for storing bigger valuables since
it has plenty of room. You also don't have to worry about getting a good night
sleep since this hidden bed safe can still make a comfortable sleeping surface.
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The door is created from a 10 gauge steel and it has a bent tip to reduce
prying.
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It is secured by door locks with two hinges.
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The body is made with steel that minimize welds. All welds are WSA certified.
These are just a few
gadgets that can hide your valuables discreetly; however, if you truly want to
safeguard your valuables, you can consider storing them in a different
location, such as in a self storage. Self storage facilities now have
state-of-the-art security features that can protect and safeguard your
belongings and valuables.
Author Bio:
This guest post is
written by Kris Lim. She writes about the best security technologies and
gadgets in the market. She also recommends her readers, who are looking for a
secured self storage facility, to consider US Storage Centers.