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Read MoreHave you found yourself in a sticky situation where you urgently need to lock a door that doesn’t lock? Then don’t worry! This article will talk you through some of the best methods to lock a door without a lock!
To lock a door without a lock, try one of the following:
Now, I’m sure you’re familiar with the idea of barricading doors and wedging them shut. But these no doubt seem like ideas that could easily be compromised with the right amount of force. So, are you ready to see how these ideas can turn into solid methods that will protect your home? Then make sure you check out the extended door locking guide below!
Is the lock on your door jammed? If you are waiting for the locksmith to come you may need to improvise a temporary door lock. Or maybe you are going away and are trying to lock a door that you don’t have a key for. Or perhaps you’re staying at a cheap motel and the door doesn’t have a lock. Whatever the case, don’t sweat it. We can get that door locked in a jiffy.
Take a look at the suggestions listed below that will help you to get your door locked. Most of the methods will help you to lock the door using items that you already have on hand at home!
The good old door barricade. This is the step we usually see in movies where the bad guys are chasing after someone. The innocent party barricades the door with the first thing they can get their hands on and the door is smashed through in an instant.
But remember, that’s just in the movies! You may feel tempted to skip this step, not wanting to turn out like the innocent party in that film you watched. But there are methods that you can use to properly barricade a door.
Here is a list of the tools you’ll need to make a great barricade:
The Tools You Need to Barricade a Door That Opens Inwards | The Tools You Need to Barricade a Door That Opens Outwards |
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Ok, so you’ve gathered all the tools you need to make a great barricade. But you’re no doubt wondering how it all works. So, let’s get barricading with the following steps!
Barricading a door that opens inwards can be really effective. You’ve just got to make sure you give your objects a good shove so that they fix into place. So with a little bit of elbow grease and some hefty items of furniture at hand, you’ll be ready! Take a look at the methods below:
Barricading a door with a chair:
Force the chair in as hard you can. Yes, it really works! Source: WikiHow
Barricading a door with heavy objects in the room:
Barricading a door that opens outwards might seem impossible. I mean, you could as a deterrent line up your sofa and other heavy objects immediately in front of the door. But if someone really wants to get in, a little obstacle course isn’t going to stop them. In fact, it might spur them on (thieves love free entertainment).
So here are the best two methods for barricading a door that opens outwards. Don’t worry, you won’t have to turn your house upside down for these! Take a look:
Barricading a door with a rope:
Barricading a door with a broom:
A door wedge. Now, we all have a couple of those knocking around. That’s what makes them the perfect solution to locking a door without a lock in a hurry. A door wedge is super effective at keeping the door shut.
So, if you’re searching for the best method to lock your door using a wedge, look no further. Check it out below:
Don’t have any wedges at home? Not a problem. This step is also effective with other wedge-shaped items that you have lying about. They can be wedged anywhere around the doorframe to secure it.
You can wedge your door with one of the following:
Tying your door handle is also a great way of keeping intruders out. There is a method for tying the handles that will work for both double and single doors.
Your success when using this method is largely dependant on two things:
Do you own a good rope and have a trick up your sleeve for tying great knots? Then there should be nothing keeping you from securing your door with this method!
Ready to get started? Then take a look at the tools you’ll need for this method below:
The Tools You Need to Tie the Handles on Double Doors | The Tools You Need to Tie the Handle of a Single Door |
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Do you have double doors to secure? Then you may think you’ve got double the problem. But that’s not necessarily the case. Tying the handles and securing a double door is a lot easier than doing so with a single door. Why? It’s easy to tie the two handles together to prevent the doors from opening.
The security of your door massively depends on your ability to tie a good, sturdy knot. So, make sure you give it some oomph!
Ready to get started? Then take a look at the steps mentioned below:
You’re definitely going to have to think outside the box for this one. You’ll need to tie your door handle to something sturdy and elevated. As mentioned in the toolbox, any of the following will work wonders if they are elevated above your handle:
These must be elevated so that they will stop your handle from being pushed down and the door opening.
To tie your door handle, take a look at the following steps:
You have to use a handle to open a door. This is true regardless of whether the door is locked or not. So, if you are looking for a way to secure your door, you can remove the handle!
If you remove the handle, intruders will not be able to turn the mechanism to get through the door. This is a great way of keeping your door locked while waiting on a locksmith. This works if your lock is damaged as long as the closing mechanism still functions.
Ready to see how to do it? It’s dead easy:
Portable locks are easy to install and can be moved from location to location. If your door is compatible with a portable lock, then this may be one of the quickest ways for you to secure your space.
Portable locks are probably one of the priciest methods included in this article. But, it may be one of the easiest ones for you to set up – where’s the adventure in that? But still, if you don’t feel like rearranging the furniture and tying ropes strategically across the home, then this will be a great option for you.
Portable locks come with varying instructions depending on the style of the lock. So, to install one of these, make sure you check your instruction manual.
What can you do to discourage thieves from attempting to break-in to your home? Take a look at some of the following suggestions:
Locking a door without a lock definitely requires a little creativity. But as I am sure you have seen, it is by no means impossible.
I hope that this information has shown you some of the best ways that you can get your door locked without a lock.
If this article has been useful to you, then why not consider checking out some of our other articles and free guides?
Have a great day!
-Craig