A properly locked door is your first line of defense against intruders. Of course, that defense is not very reliable if you’re not sure who has keys to those locks. Keeping a spare house key can be very convenient in case you’ve misplace your main set of keys. But you shouldn’t be placing your spare key in a convenient place, where it can be easily found by any criminal or burglar. Here are some of the worst & best places to hide your spare keys straight away from a professional locksmith.

Worst Places:

Under Your Welcome Mat

This is the most stupid mistake that people do, over and over again. Don’t hide your key here. We promise this is the first spot that everyone looks.

Under a Fake Rock

They almost never look real, and stand out like a sore thumb in an otherwise bare lawn or facade. Burglars love these fake rocks.

Under a Flower Pot

This spot can be equally enjoyed by a burglar, who will be extremely happy about how easy and quickly they can enter your home.

Best Places:

Under a dog house

The natural protective instincts in dogs have made them an ideal guarding companion. No sane burglar will go near any sort of dog house. By utilizing the deterrent nature of this fact, you can hide your spare key under the dog house to evade the possibility of it being picked up by a criminal.

Fake Sprinkler

The competent alternative to a fake rock, a fake sprinkler system looks exactly like a real one, and can match any real one already at your house to look like a part of a functioning system. It’s rare that any burglar would assume to look here.

Friend/Neighbor

Your neighbors are fantastic allies to help prevent burglaries. Give your neighbor your spare key. This is one of the most secure spots that you can hide your keys at, as it’s safe inside someone else’s house.

So next time when you leave your home be sure you keep your spare keys at a safe place. In emergency cases, make sure to get help from a locksmith.

Author Bio:

The author is a professional locksmith in St Louis MO and works at ASAP Lock and Key. He shares his expertise on the worst and best places to hide your spare keys. Know more at asaplockandkey.com