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Old July 28, 2007, 05:07 AM   #7
BillCA
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Join Date: November 28, 2004
Location: Silicon Valley, Ca
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jclayto,

+1 on anchoring the safe.

You live in South Carolina so consider the impact of a hurricane and/or flooding. A garage floor is typically at ground level vs. a pier & beam floor with a crawlspace. If you anchor it in the garage, plan carefully first as it will be a pain to move later.

Garage drawbacks
- easy access to your tools to try to open the safe, even if you lock up your tools.
- Ground-level location susceptible to flooding
- No climate control (assuming you have a/c in the house)
- Easier access than to the home itself (most garages have 2 doors neither of which is well secured)

Depending on the age of your home and its condition, consider planning the safe's exact location inside the house. Then crawl under the house and measure it's location from underneath. Add 4x4 supports on piers if needed to support the weight and keep the floor from sagging over time.
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