To maintain the security of your home, you should be able to immediately identify the location of all keys. Here are some additional tips:
* If you have a peg board to hang extra keys for your house or car, don't keep it in plain sight for anyone coming into the house to see.
* When you have additional keys of any kind, keep them labeled and in a secure spot so you won't forget where they are or what they unlock.
* Don't hide keys outside the house where intruders can find them.
* Never attach anything to your key ring that lists your name, address, or telephone number.
* Separate your house keys from your car keys when leaving the car for service or parking.
* When going out of town, only give a house key to someone who will guard it like it was their own.
* If you have children who must use a key every day, chances are that a key will be lost. It could be safer to have a combination lock on the house.
* Always lock the door when you leave the house — an obvious safety measure that's not always taken.
