I needed to lock a toilet door from the inside the other day and there was no lock.
Diy temporary door lock.
In this instructable we will be building a temporary door lock using a chain.
Lock a door without a lock.
Keep your security deposit and make your apartment safer.
Its a one way lock meaning it can be locked from the outside and not the inside although if you do this right you can unlock it from the inside as well.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Most door knob locks can be pretty easily changed as a diy project but mortise locks and electronic locks with a pin code are more complicated and will likely need a professional.
Check your existing deadbolt.
After a bit of research i found a device in which you can use the door latches hole.
The best temporary apartment door locks for tenants.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Not being able to wait for shipping i improvised using a bit of kitchen hardware.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.