In the world of tools and items made for the homeowner, one unique gizmo that has been around for many years is the proverbial key rock -- a composite or plastic stone that is hollow with a cover on the bottom. A key rock will hold a few backup keys for those times when a person gets locked out of the house.
But, like any device, the effectiveness of the key rock is largely dependent on the method in which it is employed. A few months back, I saw a standalone rock sitting on an uncluttered back deck. I knew, immediately by the shape of it, that it was a key rock. I am pretty sure that any sneaky person, wanting to break into that house, could figure that out too. Good idea, bad implementation!
A key rock need not make it easier for someone to break into a house. A key rock, set in a flower bed or a planter, with lots of foliage and vegetation is hard to find. In this case, follow the red arrow. It is unlikely that a burglar would unearth this key rock.
As is the case with so many creations sold today, a careful consumer has to do some thinking about how to make the best use of a given product. In my job, working as a home inspector based in Bellingham, WA, I can attest to the fact that many decent products are incorrectly installed or they are used in a manner that was not intended by the manufacturer.
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