Having a spare key is a great way to help avoid having to call a locksmith if you misplace your main key. While it’s tempting to stash the spare under the doormat or a rock right by the steps, these tactics make it too easy for a potential burglar to find the key and break into your home. Here are a few suggestions for sneaky hiding places. 

Where to Stow Your Spare Key

1. Inside a Birdhouse 

Set up a birdhouse on a tree or post on your property. Using a small hook or a piece of tape, you can conceal the key on one of the inside walls. Few people would think to investigate a birdhouse, and as a bonus, it adds a decorative element to your yard, and it could even encourage birds to hang out nearby. 

2. Under a Stone Behind Your House

Putting your key under a rock right beside your front yard steps is the oldest trick in the book, and therefore a poor plan. However, if you execute the same plan but choose a stone in your backyard or along the side of the house, it becomes nearly impossible for a stranger to find. They likely will not hunt under every single stone on your property, so putting your key under a rock next to your favorite bush is a secure spot. 

3. In a Fake Sprinkler Head

If you have a sprinkler system, you can hide the key inside a circular capsule and then position the false head in your yard. It will appear as an anchored component of your yard system and will likely never be given a second thought by a potential thief. Meanwhile, you have convenient access if you ever lose your main key and won’t have to make a call to a locksmith. 

If you end up losing your spare key or need one made, get in touch with the trusted locksmiths at AB Bonded Locksmiths in Cincinnati, OH. In business since 1933, the family-owned and -operated company offers speedy key replacement and is always available to help if you’re locked out. To receive a free estimate from the company, call (513) 531-5552. Learn more about the locksmith by visiting their website.