The struggle is real with those lockboxes. I swear, half of them look like they’re just begging to be pried open by anyone walking by. I actually tried to disguise mine as a fake rock, but the thing looked more like a sad potato than anything remotely natural. Painting to match the trim sounds genius—minus the accidental superglue effect from the paint. At this point, I’m tempted to design my own covert box... maybe something that doubles as a birdhouse?
At this point, I’m tempted to design my own covert box... maybe something that doubles as a birdhouse?
Funny you mention the birdhouse idea—I once tried to hide a lockbox inside a decorative planter on my porch. Looked great until the first rainstorm, then the paint started peeling and the box rusted. Ever thought about using magnetic covers or even integrating the box into a fence post? I’ve found that blending materials works better than just painting, but it’s tricky. Anyone else notice how most “disguised” boxes end up drawing more attention than they hide?
I tried the fence post trick once, actually. Cut out a little section and put a cheap lockbox inside. It worked for a while, but then the wood started to swell and I could barely get the box out when I needed it. Not sure if it was the weather or just my lack of DIY skills.
I’ve found that blending materials works better than just painting, but it’s tricky.
Totally agree here. Every time I’ve tried to “disguise” something, it ends up looking more suspicious than if I’d just left it out in the open. Maybe I’m overthinking it, but sometimes the simplest hiding spots are the best. I’m always worried about spending too much on these projects, only to have them fail after a season or two. Anyone else feel like all these “clever” solutions just end up costing more in the long run?
Hiding stuff in plain sight always sounds genius until you’re wrestling with a swollen fence post or a fake rock that looks like it belongs in a cartoon. I once tried to blend a key box into my garden border—ended up tripping over it every time I watered the plants. Sometimes I think the “clever” solutions just create new problems... and yeah, my wallet feels it too.
Had to laugh at the fake rock thing—mine looked like it belonged in a kid’s playset. Tried the magnetic key holder under the grill once, but then I forgot which side I stuck it on and spent 20 minutes crawling around in the dirt. Sometimes a plain old spare with a neighbor is just easier, honestly.
