Making a set of spare house keys can be useful to your everyday life, whether you have family members that watch the house while you’re away or you are sometimes forgetful. However, security is a large concern when it comes to making an extra set. Keep your property and family safe by following the advice below.

Do:

Give a set to a friend or family member.

If you have a relative or friend that lives nearby, have a spare key made for them in case you ever lose your own set. Not only does this help if you’re locked out of the house, but it also gives them a way of easily accessing your property in case of an emergency.

Hide a set under your vehicle. 

Because many robberies occur while you are away from your home, consider keeping a spare set of keys in a magnetic box that is stored under your car. These boxes can be placed under the front or rear end of the car and ensure you always have an extra set if you need one—but makes you less susceptible to a home invasion.

Don’t:

Hide it in an obvious spot.

It may be tempting to slide your extra key under the welcome mat or hide it in a special rock, but these are the first places a burglar will look because of how frequently individuals store them there. Additionally, keeping it under the welcome mat makes it prone to sliding out and getting lost.

Keep it close to your front door.

While it may seem convenient, thieves will look close to your home for a spare set of house keys. If you use your spare often, you will also give it away when you continue to go to the same spot near the front door to retrieve it, making you an easy target for anyone frequenting your neighborhood.

Spare house keys can save you a lot of hassle—but there still might be times you end up locked out. This is why individuals in Lancaster County, NE, trust us at Lincoln Lock & Safe to let them back in. For more than 50 years, we have provided residents and businesses with a resource to get back into their car or home. To learn more about spare keys and your security, visit us online or call 402-475-0002 with questions.