Arlon Boyd works for Lake Hardware. He uses a machine to duplicate keys. The machine traces the original key while cutting grooves into a blank.

Watch this video to see how to make a spare key. How to get a spare key made Always use the original key when making duplicates, since copies of copies may not work as well. Visit your local home ...

Visit your local home improvement store and look for the DIY key kiosk. These machines can duplicate most keys in just minutes.

A lot of keys look the same, so label them to make it easier to keep track of which one goes where. You can choose a key with a fun design, use colorful sticky notes, permanent markers, craft ...