Locked Out Drama—What Would You Do?
I’ve seen the “hide it in a fake rock” thing, but those things stand out like a sore thumb in the middle of a concrete porch. One friend of mine actually put their spare key in a ziplock bag and duct-taped it to the underside of their grill. Not sure if that’s clever or just asking for trouble if you ever have a BBQ and forget about it.
Honestly, I’ve always wondered if it’s even worth hiding a key outside at all. Feels like no matter where you put it, someone determined enough will find it. Maybe the better move is just giving a spare to a neighbor you trust? Curious if anyone’s ever had that backfire though... like, what if your neighbor isn’t home when you need them?
locked out drama—what would you do?
Yeah, those fake rocks always look way too suspicious to me too. I actually tried the neighbor thing after moving in, but turns out my neighbor travels for work a lot... so when I needed the spare, it was a bust. Ended up having to call a locksmith anyway.
I've thought about one of those lockboxes with a code, like realtors use. Not the prettiest, but at least it's not just a key hidden under a mat. Hiding keys outside just makes me nervous—there's always that chance someone finds it, even if you think your spot is clever.
Those fake rocks are like a neon sign for “key here!”—I can’t take them seriously. I’ve seen those realtor lockboxes too, and yeah, they’re not exactly chic, but at least you’re not crawling around in the bushes at midnight looking for a “clever” hiding spot. I’d rather have something a little ugly than risk someone waltzing in with my spare. Maybe paint the lockbox to match your trim? Not perfect, but better than a locksmith bill every time.
Those fake rocks are like a neon sign for “key here!”—I can’t take them seriously. I’ve seen those realtor lockboxes too, and yeah, they’re not exactly chic, but at least you’re not c...
I get the whole “ugly but safe” angle, but honestly, those lockboxes scream “keys inside” just as much as the plastic rocks do. I’ve had better luck just leaving a spare with a neighbor I trust—no ugly box, no scavenger hunt. Of course, not everyone has that option, but it’s worked for me.
I get the whole “ugly but safe” angle, but honestly, those lockboxes scream “keys inside” just as much as the plastic rocks do.
I get the appeal of leaving a key with a neighbor, but not everyone’s that lucky. I’ve seen people get creative—like hiding a key in a weatherproof magnetic box under metal patio furniture. Not obvious, and no ugly box on the door. Just another idea.