Should I hide a key near my front door?

Should I hide a key near my front door?

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I think that there is a disadvantage to hiding a key by your front door, and that is that it becomes kind of a common spot for people to look for it. I think the better idea is to ask a neighbour to look after your house and give them a key. Or, if you have family members that live close by, give them a key to your house and let them take care of it. Having a loose key out in the open sometimes can cause problems.