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Giving a key to a neighbor seems like the cheapest and safest bet, honestly... as long as you trust them.
That’s honestly the key—pun intended. Trust goes a long way. I’ve seen folks get fancy with hiding spots, but more often than not, someone finds them (sometimes it’s the dog, sometimes it’s a landscaper). A trusted neighbor or even a nearby family member is usually your safest bet. Just make sure to update them if you ever rekey or change locks—that detail gets missed surprisingly often.
I get the idea of giving a neighbor a key, but honestly, I’m still on the fence about it. Maybe I’m just a little paranoid, but what if they move away or have people over and forget? I know you said,
That’s exactly my worry—life gets busy and it’s easy to lose track. I’ve been thinking about one of those smart lockboxes instead... at least then you can change the code whenever. Anyone else feel weird about handing out physical keys?“Just make sure to update them if you ever rekey or change locks—that detail gets missed surprisingly often.”
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