Keys are some of the most commonly misplaced items around a home. If you’ve ever been ready to leave only to find that you have no way to lock the front door or start your car, it may be time to change how you organize yours. You’re more likely to avoid lost keys if you choose a designated spot for them and use it every day. The guide below will help you make this happen.

How to Create a Designated Area for Your Keys

1. Pick a Natural Spot

A designated spot is only helpful if you actually use it. If the chosen area is far from the home’s front door, you’re more likely to accidentally set them down in another place that’s more convenient. Place whatever hook, shelf, or basket you choose as a holder near the entrance you use most often.

2. Make It Visible

The spot should also be somewhere you immediately look at when you come and go. When it’s easily visible from the door, you’re more likely to notice when you’re leaving without the keys. Whether the holder is a basket or hook, place it at eye level on the wall or shelf.

3. Add Signage

When you first set up your new organization system, it may take some getting used to. However, it becomes easier once you’ve made a habit of using the spot.

To get accustomed to the routine more quickly, place a sign by the holder and keep it there for the first few weeks. Use a brightly colored sticky note or white sheet with bold letters so you see the reminder whenever you enter and leave.

 

If you end up with lost keys despite your best efforts, call AAL Lock & Key, Inc. in Concord, NC, for assistance. This experienced locksmith helps people with lost keys throughout Charlotte and the surrounding counties. Licensed, bonded, and insured, they create replacements for all types of keys, including auto fobs. Visit their website to see a full list of services, or call (704) 458-7097 to request assistance.