Wall safes
Before ordering a home safe, check the internal dimensions to make sure it will take all your valuables or cash. Some models look like a double power socket. These can be fitted into the wall in the same way as a normal socket except the recess must be made deeper. If you're fitting this into a plasterboard wall, cut out the recess and add cross battens between the upright timber studs to support the safe's weight.
Other wall safes are simply front opening strengthened metal cases that can be fitted into a wall behind a picture or wardrobe.

Floor safes
Floor safes are recessed into timber floors. To install, mark out the safe size and cut through the floorboards with a floorboard saw or jigsaw. You may also have to fit cross pieces of timber between the joists at either end of the new safe. These can be used as fixing points.

This type of safe is recessed so that the original boards can be laid over the top and then covered with carpet or a rug.

Freestanding safes
These are small versions of commercial safes and are secured to a solid wall or floor with bolts through the steel anchor points on the sides and back.