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The latest and most important news, new products regarding safes, fire safes and related topics by the specialists at SimplySafes.
Summer is on its way in the UK - Motorhomes, Caravans and Trailers
It’s time to spring clean your caravan or motorhome
The popularity of caravans and motorhomes continue to increase which is why it is imperative to ensure it is secure when not in use or you are out and about.
It is also as important to protect any valuables that are left within the vehi
UK Flooding Set to Rise - 1 in 6 Properties at Risk - Water Resistant Safes
How at risk is the UK to flooding?
Currently 1 in 6 properties in the UK are at risk of flooding and this is only set to increase due to climate change. Rising sea levels along with heavier rain fall combined doesn't make the situation any easier.
With the winter of 2021 now here, naturally the weat
Planning a Holiday in the UK this Summer? – Bulldog Hitch Locks and Wheel Clamps
Since the Covid Pandemic hit in March 2020, travelling abroad has become increasingly difficult due to the continuing changes to the traffic light system.
This along with the high risk of self-isolation on return is making it unattractive to travel overseas.
In comparison, the number of peop
How are Safes Rated?
Safes are all rated to different levels. Some even feature fire protection. During the safes testing process, they are attacked with different tools that a burglar may use. This buying guide will help you understand the complex world of safe ratings that bit easier.
Buying a safe can require a great
What does Drill Protection Mean?
Drill protection or an anti-drill device is basically a means of protecting a locking mechanism from being tampered with by means of a drill to gain access to the items within.
Drilling a lock is a way of gaining access to a safe by using a power drill to open up the lock, giving the user the abilit
How much cash can I legally hold at home?
There are no rules which state how much cash you can have within your property, however there are some very good reasons why holding large amounts of cash at home is not a good idea.
Reasons not to keep large amounts of cash at home
The first reason is security. If you are burgled and you leave cash
What are Old Safes made of?
When looking at what old safes are made of, we would have to go back to Egyptian times. The Egyptians were the first people to value their belongings to such an extent that they felt the need to secure them for future use and they kept their important documents and valuables buried deep in pyramids,