A spare key can save you a lockout call. Hidden in the wrong place, it can also let someone else in.
Places burglars check first
- Under the doormat or a flowerpot by the door.
- On top of the door frame or porch light.
- Inside fake rocks near the entrance.
- In the mailbox.
Better options
- Leave a spare with a trusted neighbor, friend or family member nearby.
- Use a lockbox with a code, mounted somewhere not obvious from the street.
- Replace the need for a hidden key with a keypad lock.
Label carefully
Don't put your address on a key tag. If a key ring is lost with an address on it, plan a rekey.
Already locked out?
A house lockout visit gets you in without damage, and key cutting can make the spare you meant to have.
From Choice City Locksmith, serving Fort Collins, Loveland and nearby towns, 5 AM to 9 PM daily.
Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.