Have you ever considered installing a safe room in your home? A safe room is a place where you can find shelter from a possible intruder or a natural disaster. They might not be too common, but some have chosen to build a safe room either because of crime in the area where they live, or because of a high risk of natural disasters. There are a few things to consider with a safe room. While the natural inclination might be to put a room like that in the basement, that would mean that your path to the safe room could pass the path of an intruder. Instead it should be at a central location that is easily accessible. It is also important to consider the weight of the safe room since it will need to have proper support. A safe room can add quite a bit of weight. Ventilation and a non-perishable food supply is also important, since you might be stuck in the safe room for quite a while.