The Best Combination Safes

Safe Options

• When deciding where to put your safe, be clear on the three most common styles. There are freestanding safes, floor safes and wall safes -- for those who have a good hiding spot. You can install shelves and padding if, for example, your combination safe is going to secure weapons along with important documents. Always remember to purchase a fireproof safe that comes with a warranty.

Floor Safe

• Floor safes are designed to be inserted into a hole in the ground and surrounded by concrete; this makes a floor safe hard to find, and therefore a good place to put valuables such as jewelry and documents. The best floor safes will be rated to withstand fire for a certain amount of time. Find a professional to install your floor safe to insure that you do not hit any plumbing or electrical wires when digging the hole.

Wall Safe

• A wall safe is designed to be up off the ground and out of view; you can go as far as hiding your wall safe behind a picture, a mirror or in a closet. These safes are made if steel to be strong and durable under pressure or physical damage. You should have a professional install your wall safe if it will be in a hard-to-access place.

Freestanding Safe

• A freestanding combination safe is a good option if you can't dig a hole or bolt a safe to the ground. Since it won't be bolted down, find a quality safe that is made from solid steel that is too heavy to move easily. Look for a safe that is fire resistant,

  and see what kind of warranty is available on any safe before you buy it.