How to Make Your Own Duplicate Key

Having an extra set of keys is an important part of home and apartment security. If your keys are ever missing or lost, it is vital that you have an extra pair to get into your home. However, many landlords will charge a large amount of money for duplicates of keys. Fortunately, it is much easier and cheaper for you to make the duplicates yourself. With this process you have the option of making more than one duplicate and other aesthetic controls that you wouldn't have otherwise.

Things You'll Need

• Original of Key

Instructions

1. Take the original key to a local hardware store and ask staff it can be copied. Most hardware stores have the equipment to copy keys for their local area.

2. Chose key color and any special additions for duplicate. Most displays at the store will have a variety of colors from silver to bronze that you can chose for the duplicate. There are also ornaments and decorations for keys you can purchase.

3. Have key duplicated and check original to the copy. It is important to wait for the processes to be done and to watch it. If there are a lot of keys it is possible for your set to be mixed up with someone else's. The machine can also make a mistake in the intricacies of your copy so it important you check the duplicate to your original.

Resources

• Hardware