Losing your house key can make you feel vulnerable, but it is important to stay calm and act quickly to secure your home again. 

Here is what you can do in this situation:

Most important try to stay calm

Before panicking check all your pockets, your bag and any other place where you might have put the key. Try to remember where is the last place you have saw them, most of the times keys are found in places you already looked but missed because you were stressed.

Call Someone who ha a spare key

If you have given a spare key to a family member call them right away and ask for their help. Having a trusted person who can come and help in such situations can be a lifesaver.

Call a Locksmith

Locksmiths are the best solution it might cost you but they will definitely get you back inside your house.

Once they let you in consider having them changing your locks or rekeying them.

Preventative Steps

To avoid it from happening again in the future take precaution steps like give a spare key to a trusted neighbor, invest in a smart lock for your front door that way you can open your door with you smartphone or attach a Bluetooth key finder to your keychain this way you can quickly locate your key with your phone.