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Key Feature – EASY TO INSTALL

One of the key features of the secure 2×4 bar holder is that it is easy to install. My original idea was to just make 2×4 bar holders that were BETTER than than the usual 2×4 bar holders from Lowes or Home Depot – mostly due to fitting on a 2×4 instead of requiring a 2×8. I also didn’t like the fact that 2 door sheds required TWO sets of hardware – one to hold Read more…

bear proof trash can security using 2x4 secure bar holder kit also for raccoons possums

Bear Proof Garbage Can Storage Container Using Secure Bar Holder Locks

One customer bought and installed the secure 2×4 Bar holder kit to keep the bears out of his garbage! I had the great privilege of seeing a mama bear work very hard on a small shed designed to store garbage cans for an apartment complex. After watching that bear, I can offer a few suggestions that might help secure your garbage a little bit more. I’m not a bear expert, but maybe these bullets could Read more…

Secure Bar Holders Used for Tropical Storm Shutter Protection

Nice review by a user who applied secure bar holders for tropical storm protection

I love good reviews. They are really hard to get. This user applied his bar holders to protect his shutters from tropical storms. I have an explanation of how you can use secure bar holders for hurricane protection for your shutters, windows and doors. Here is the review for which I could not be more thrilled! Thanks Charles.   As a reminder, here is my graphic of how you would do this. The magic is Read more…

tough powder coat showing scratch from wicked sharp edge

When fully cured, the bearmar.com powder coat is tough as nails

Securebarholder.com accidentally sent out a “not fully cured” powder coated kit recently. We knew the kit was different, but we thought it was because of an inventory change from wet coat (standard painting) to powder coat. We thought it was old wet coat inventory. But it wasn’t. We didn’t cure the powder long enough. Now we know what to look for and it is interesting what we have learned. See and hear what we learned Read more…