Hidden Key
You run outside for just a second to toss out the trash, grab the mail, or retrieve a package from your porch. And somehow you get locked out! You may have locked yourself out accidentally or your child may have managed to lock you out. Either way, you are stuck outside and your child is alone in the house!
In another scenario, you step outside with your little one. When you come back from tossing the ball, creating sidewalk art, or taking a walk you realize you forgot to bring your keys and the door to your house is locked! You and your child are locked out of the house!
Or you could simply just have mom/dad brain and walk out of the house without your keys.
These scenarios could be a nightmare situation, or they could be an easy fix.
An easy fix
To prevent these situations, you can install keypad or smart locks or you could simply Hide A Key!
There are many ways you can do this. Simply hide it under or in something you already own, or you can purchase all kinds of hide-a-key items. There are statues, fake rocks, fake thermometers, fake sprinklers, fake socket covers, magnetic holders, etc. You can also give a spare key to a trusted neighbor, or even hide it at your neighbor’s house. Some people even nail their spare to a tree. If you are creative, you can make a place to hide a key. (Ex. Glue a rock to a pill bottle cap, put the key inside the bottle, and bury it up to the rock.)
When you hide your key, it is a good idea to choose a place that is not near the lock. Make it as inconspicuous as possible.
Where NOT to hide your key
Some of these places are just too obvious and the first place a thief might look.
• Under the door mat.
• In the mailbox.
• Under a pot near the door.
• Under a statue or figurine.
• Above the door frame.
What tips do you have for not getting locked out?
What works for you? I’d love to know.
Please leave a reply down below.
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