At the end of a hectic day, nothing is more frustrating than getting locked out of your car or home. In some cases, due to the time or weather, it might even be dangerous. If you’ve required key replacement more than once, the following tips will help you hang on to your keys and avoid a lockout. 

How to Never Lose Your Keys

1. Make a Checklist

One of the most common reasons for forgotten items is a mere lapse in judgment — often due to a busy schedule and a preoccupied mind. To avoid multiple key replacements, make a mental or physical checklist to run down before leaving the house. While it might seem silly, this simple reminder can make all the difference. If you can memorize “keys, wallet, phone,” you’re one step closer to training your mind not to forget your essentials. However, a written-out list taped to your door is also a helpful hack.

2. Make a Spare

In the unfortunate event that you forget your keys anyways, it’s helpful to have a spare on hand. After you’ve made a copy, don’t hide it in any of the typical spots, like under your front door mat. For a more inconspicuous hiding spot, put the key in an old prescription bottle, and hot glue a rock to the cap. Then, bury the bottle in the grass near your front door, and look for the rock when you’ve left your keys behind.

3. Use a Key Finder

If you tend to leave your keys in unusual places or have a cluttered living space, invest in a Bluetooth® key finder. By attaching one of these tiles to your keyring, you can use an app or a remote to scout out your missing item. Whether you left them in the freezer, your pants pocket, or under a pile of mail, a key finder will make the search much faster and easier.

Despite taking the necessary precautions, accidents can still happen. If you find yourself locked out of your car or house, reach out to Enterprise Precision Locksmith. This trusted company offers both emergency services and key replacements for residents throughout Alabama’s Coffee and Dale counties. They can also make a copy of your keys so you’ll have a spare on hand. To learn more about these and other offerings, visit the website, or call (334) 347-5625 to request a key replacement today.