5 Creative Ways to Hide Your Spare Key

If you have ever lost your keys or locked yourself out of your home, you know how it can be a frustrating and stressful experience. Thus, you should always have a spare key hidden somewhere on your property in case of emergencies, but where should you hide it?

You might find it challenging to figure out the best solution, but there are plenty of creative ways to hide your spare key. In this blog post, we will explore five creative and effective ways to store your spare key in a secure place.

1. Fake Sprinkler

A fake sprinkler is an excellent place to store your spare key because it resembles a real sprinkler, which makes it unobtrusive and easy to conceal. The fake sprinkler is simple to install and inexpensive, so everybody may own one. When finished, bury it in the earth and leave only the top visible.

Furthermore, if you have a sprinkler system, placing a fake sprinkler head at the front door makes it much less noticeable. You may feel confident that your spare key is safe and hidden in plain sight from potential thieves with a fake sprinkler.

2. Vehicle's License Plate

To hide your extra key in your vehicle, first detach the number plate at the rear of your vehicle. Then, wrap the extra key with tape to prevent it from rusting and harming the paint of your vehicle. Position the key behind the license plate and align it with the plate's hole. Finally, lock the plate back into place to securely conceal the spare key.

Because the license plate hides the key, this method provides an inconspicuous location to put it. Furthermore, the license plate will serve as a shield from the weather and potential theft. When you need the key, you can simply unscrew the license plate and retrieve the key.

3. Doghouse or Birdhouse

You can conceal the key within or beneath the doghouse. If you want to put it inside the birdhouse, put it in a tiny box or container that is secure inside the house. To keep any tenants out, you can curtain off the bird entrance.

If you decide to put it below the doghouse, ensure the house is high enough off the ground to protect the key from moisture and rust. You can also lay the house key on a piece of timber to keep it dry.

4. Vinyl Siding

Because of its durability and weatherproofing, vinyl siding is an excellent choice for hiding a key. It is simple to find a hidden location inside the siding. Attach a piece of hook and loop connector to the key and another line inside the lip of the lowest part of the paneling in a spot you can recall, such as close to a window or the air conditioning system unit, to hide the key.

Alternatively, connect a paper clip or short bit of string to the key and insert it into one of the seams, leaving only a little amount of the wire or string accessible. Make sure you have enough length to grip but not too much that it stands out.

5. Trees

A tree is a brilliant place to hide your extra key because no one will think to look in the woods for a key. To use this location, choose a tree that is not too near to your home and hammer a nail into it on the opposite side away from your home. You can then hang the key on the nail. To safeguard the key against corrosion, apply a light paint coat or another protective agent.

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