Not being able to wait for shipping i improvised using a bit of kitchen hardware.
Diy temporary door lock.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
This should take you no longer than 10 minutes if you have all of these parts around your house.
The best temporary apartment door locks for tenants.
After a bit of research i found a device in which you can use the door latches hole.
Lock a door without a lock.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Check your existing deadbolt.
I needed to lock a toilet door from the inside the other day and there was no lock.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
In this instructable we will be building a temporary door lock using a chain.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Keep your security deposit and make your apartment safer.