Or are those just as easy to spot? My house is old too—half the doors barely close right, let alone lock properly.
I totally get the whole “confusing setup as security” angle—my place is like a maze, and I swear half the time *I* can’t figure out which key goes to what. About those combo locks on the handle, I actually tried one from a hardware store clearance bin. Not gonna lie, it looked pretty sturdy but stood out like a sore thumb on my old creaky door. The neighbors definitely noticed. Made me wonder if it’s better to blend in or just make it so odd no one bothers.
Have you ever thought about hiding a key somewhere inside the yard instead? Like under a brick in the garden or inside a random PVC pipe? I guess I’m always trying to find cheap fixes that don’t scream “spare key here.”
Blending in usually feels safer to me, but I get the appeal of throwing people off with something weird. I’ve hidden keys in the yard before—PVC pipe actually works if you cap it and bury it deep enough. Just gotta remember where you put it... I once spent a whole afternoon digging around because I forgot which bush I’d used. Old houses definitely keep things interesting.
Just gotta remember where you put it... I once spent a whole afternoon digging around because I forgot which bush I’d used.
I get the logic behind hiding keys outside, but honestly, digging up the yard every time isn’t for me. I’d rather go with a lockbox—mount it somewhere low-profile. Less risk of forgetting, and you’re not tearing up your landscaping each time you get locked out.
