Always think about the size of the safe you need before buying. YaleSafe size and capacityAlways start with how much space you want inside your safe (aka capacity) and how much room you have in your home for a safe (shelf, closet, stairwell and so on). As an easy starting place, think about what you’ll keep secure in a safe.When you’re considering size, factor in weight as well. Many average-size safes are heavy (easily over 50 pounds) and you’ll probably need at least two people to move them around comfortably. If you plan on using a safe on a shelf,…