Question: I seem to be the only one in my house capable of putting the remote in the same spot. 

How can I solve the "I can't find the remote problem"?

Answer: 
Maybe you could attach the remote to something big so that it's easier to find if it gets lost.

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Get duplicates.

I have 3 copies of the remote control for my cable set top box. The cable company actually sends them out for free -- all you need to do is ask.