A diversion safe is commonly known as a concealed safe. It is meant to divert a thief’s attention by hiding valuables in everyday items, in the hope that he won’t find them. The Chicago Crime Commission states that a burglar spends an average of 8 minutes in the victim’s home. Put the odds in his favor, hide your valuables in plain sight in a hidden safe. Fun Safes are a unique home security product that blends in with the other items in your home and reduces the chances of a thief finding your valuables.

The diversion safe is made by taking everyday household items and turning them into hidden safes. There is obviously no lock, however, when a thief is searching for valuables, he won’t be looking at your soda cans or books. The most common diversion safes are made from soda or beer cans and books. Other popular hidden safes are the candle, the rock, the electrical outlet, and an actual book. Other options are open to virtually any can; whether it’s a starch spray, shaving cream, bathroom cleaner, engine degreaser, Ajax, Pringles, dog food or carpet cleaner.

The internal area of ​​a stash safe is not very large because it is limited by the size of the container, however depending on its size your safe can typically fill an area from 4 to 8 inches deep x up to 2 inches wide. Book safes typically have an area of ​​6.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide x 1 inch deep. The flower pot safe is usually the largest safe, having an area the size of a soda can or slightly larger.

The possibilities for diversion safes or hidden safes are endless. As long as you have a consumable item, you can hide valuables inside it as a very effective way to reduce your chances of losing priceless possessions if stolen.