When you're choosing the best way to protect your valuables against theft, the options can seem overwhelming. Is it better to go with keypad locks or a surveillance system? Electronic security or a good, old-fashioned, heavy-duty lock? If you only need extra security for a few small objects, such as jewelry or money, a safe is often the best answer, but the type of safe you need depends on several different factors.

Larry’s Lock, Safe & Security serves the Cincinnati and tri-state area with more than 250 years' worth of expertise, and their professional team can guide you through any and all security solutions at their 4,000-square-foot showroom. As specialists in residential and commercial security, their team can help direct you toward the style safe to fulfill your needs. 

 As a good rule of thumb for purchasing a new safe, consider the following: 

• Space: Think about the items you own that are irreplaceable and consider the amount of space you will need to store them so that they still remain accessible and well-organized. Heavy safes the size of a mini-fridge or larger are difficult to move, so they are considered great guards against burglary. However, if you decide to go with a larger model, first find a place to keep the safe in your home or office where you won't have to move it often. Larry's Lock, Safe & Security recommends using a measuring tape to ensure that you have enough room for the model you want before you purchase it.
• Function: If you have small amounts of paperwork, photos, or jewelry that you access frequently and need to keep on hand, a wall safe is a great fit. Use a floor safe for bulky or heavy items like gold bars, hard drives, or jewelry chests. When you're looking at the inventory that's available at Larry's Lock, Safe & Security, it's important to also find a model that's fire-resistant, so that even in the event of an emergency, your valuables are still kept secure.
• Lock Type: Use a dial or digital lock for maximum security, but note that digital locks can sometimes run out of battery. Dial locks will never go dead, but you will need to call in a professional locksmith to reset the lock if you forget the combination or want to change it.

For an expansive inventory of safes from leading manufacturers and additional guidance, call the best locksmiths in Ohio, Larry's Lock, Safe & Security, at (513) 791-9163. For more information on safes and other products to keep your belongings safe, like electronic security systems and door security, you can also visit Larry's Lock, Safe & Security online.