Ratings & What to Store

What fireproof and waterproof really mean, how ratings work and what belongs inside.

  • SentrySafe SFW123GDC
    Ratings & What to Store

    What Does a 1-Hour Fireproof Safe Rating Mean?

    Learn what a 1 hour fireproof safe rating means, which contents it covers, and how to compare locks, water protection, size, and placement for home storage.

  • SentrySafe SFW123GDC
    Ratings & What to Store

    Are Fireproof Safes Really Fireproof?

    Are fireproof safes really fireproof? Learn what fire ratings cover, compare 3 SentrySafe models, and choose protection for documents, media, and water.

  • SentrySafe HD4100
    Ratings & What to Store

    Are Fireproof Safes Waterproof?

    Are fireproof safes waterproof? Compare separate fire and water protection, choose a document safe, and learn where to put it and how to care for it.

  • SentrySafe SFW123GDC
    Ratings & What to Store

    Fireproof vs Fire Resistant: What the Label Means

    Fireproof vs fire resistant labels can mean different things. Learn how to compare test ratings, match protection to your belongings, and choose a safe.

  • SentrySafe SFW123DSB
    Ratings & What to Store

    Home Safe vs Safe Deposit Box: Which Is Better?

    Home safe vs safe deposit box: compare access, storage risks, setup, and ongoing costs, then decide which documents and valuables belong in each place.

  • DocSafe File Organizer with Lock
    Ratings & What to Store

    How to Store Important Documents at Home

    Learn how to store important documents at home with a simple filing system, backup copies, emergency access plan, and storage options for key records.