Hiding those valuables that have a special meaning for us can be essential when, unfortunately, the house is burglarized.
Considering that the time a burglar spends inside an apartment is on average 8 to 12 minutes, hiding valuables in unexpected places could be the solution that saves our important belongings.
The first place they usually look is the bedroom because jewelry, money, or even safes with documents are often kept there. Next comes the living room and the office where they usually search for easily transportable appliances. Here are some tips on how to put your important things in safe and less accessible places.
False air vents, mounted as high as possible, near the ceiling in the hallway or bathroom, are an easy option to set up and very unlikely for someone to think that something is hidden there.
The mirror in the bedroom can be the ideal solution if you see a small storage cupboard built behind it for valuables. To avoid suspicion, the cupboard should be integrated into the wall and the mirror sealed tightly.
Similarly, works of art on the walls can be used to hide precious belongings behind them when you are away for an extended period.
Empty cleaning product containers or coffee cans can store small items such as jewelry; inserted among similar objects, they will not attract the attention of burglars. An old vacuum cleaner that you no longer use and which can go unnoticed in the closet can also work well.
Books are a famous method for hiding valuables. Choose a book with thick, cardboard covers that you are willing to sacrifice for this purpose. Integrate a small box inside it and close it. In a generous library, it will be hard to detect. You will also find safes disguised as books on the market to help you store valuables.
However, the safest method is to call in professionals. We recommend an anti-theft alarm system like those from here. Another solution could be video surveillance, which is much more effective if you live in a house. We found here some options worth exploring. And remember: good security wards off danger!
