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It could happen even to the most careful of homeowners – leaving one’s house key inside a locked home. As a result, you’d either have to break down the door or hire a locksmith to pick the door locks. This situation is entirely avoidable if you have access to a spare key. Residents of Fairfield, OH who find themselves locked out can count on the locksmiths of Central Safe & Lock to lend their expertise on how to avoid this situation. 

Here are the best places to hide a spare key for your door locks:

  • Under a Planter or Flower Pot: Other than under the welcome mat, this is probably the most common hiding place for a spare key. However, if you have several planters or pots near your front door, this becomes an effective hiding spot.
  • Inside Your Mailbox: Most mailboxes are locked, which makes this one of the most secure places you can hide an extra key. Attach the key to the wall inside the mailbox, so it doesn't get moved around when you're retrieving your mail.
  • In the Glove Box of Your Car: This is another secure hiding place, since one has to first gain entry to the car, and even glove boxes sometimes have locks of their own.
  • door-locksTaped Inside the Gutter: Look for the gutter downspout that directs water away from your home. It should be a closed type that allows water to flow along the bottom surface only. Hiding the key here protects it from the elements. Secure the key inside the gutter on the top part, where water won’t corrode it, using tape or Velcro®. 
  • On a Window Ledge: As this is the most accessible hiding place on this list, it is also the least secure. Choosing a window away from a neighbor or passersby's line of sight will help to keep it safe.

When you need help with your door locks, the experts at Central Safe & Lock provide fast and efficient services to help you. Call them at (513) 884-1870 or visit their website today!

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