While spare house keys prevent you from getting locked out of your home, certain hiding spots such as under welcome mats or within faux rocks have become cliché. Here, review unexpected places to hide spare keys to maintain peace of mind while deterring burglars.

5 Uncommon Areas to Keep Spare House Keys

1. Rain Gutter

Place a magnetic key holder in a closed rain gutter to keep the spare safe. Ensure the holder stays at the top of the gutter to avoid getting washed away or corroding. Also, make certain the gutters are in the correct positioning to avoid water contact. You can additionally use a thick Velcro® strip to keep the key in place.

2. Air Conditioner

Use a magnetic key holder to attach a spare to your outside air conditioning unit. Look at the unit from different sides, including the top, to make certain the key is not visible. Other outdoor appliances can also provide secure hiding spots, such as under a grill or buried in a jar next to an inground light fixture.

3. Fake Sprinkler Head

Situate a faux sprinkler head in your yard to store your key in. While faux boulders look obvious, fake sprinklers look just like the real ones. Keep the sprinkler where you normally would, such as within a garden bed or next to your garden hose. If you do not have a sprinkler system in place, use another method to avoid creating suspicion.

4. Jar Of Odds & Ends

Add the spare house key to a jar of assorted items you can keep in your garage or on your porch as a decorative piece. Fill the jar with several keys in addition to the spare, and add anything else you want such as glass beads and marbles. Keep the jar closed to prevent elemental damage.

5. Bird Bath

Put the key in a small jar and bury it next to a birdbath. Go a step further by gluing the jar to a real rock or small garden ornament. Bury the jar so the rock or lawn ornament sits on top of the soil next to the birdbath. Look at the rock or ornament from all angles to make sure the jar isn’t visible.

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