You can take it on trips to use in motels or use at home public bathrooms etc.
Diy door lock from inside.
It happens all the time keys get old and bent and wind up breaking off inside the lock.
Remove a broken key.
The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.
Very easy to make.
To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
Select a lock with the same setback.
And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks.
Lock a door without a lock.
If you can t enter your house or apartment through another door run to a neighbour to borrow a couple of items before calling a locksmith.
This is a video on how to make a portable door lock.
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I needed to lock a toilet door from the inside the other day and there was no lock.
Not being able to wait for shipping i improvised using a bit of kitchen hardware.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.