It’s smart to have a spare key that you keep somewhere out of sight, accessible only to you when you need to enter your house or vehicle. But how do you know when it comes to home and car spare keys, where to keep them? Never place it in a prominent spot, like the proverbial “under the doormat” scenario. Here are some unexpected places to stash a spare key:
Place the key inside a sealed plastic container – such as an unused medicine bottle – and locate a suitable spot in the yard to bury it. Don’t find a place so close to the front door that it is apparent. Find a spot that will be easy for you to see if you need to, but not to others. Never use a fake rock or any other fake items sold to hide a key.
Attach a hook or a loop fastener to the inside of part of the house siding, and tuck the key inside. A paperclip tied to a thin string or fishing line also works well. Leave a very small portion of theh string or wire exposed so you can pull the key out when needed. Obviously, don’t stash it next to the front door but somewhere that makes it retrievable when necessary but out of sight of a crook looking.