Makeshift Lock On Door

Doors and walls share a common purpose creating a barrier.

Makeshift lock on door.

The fork will be used as the lock itself although this diy project does require you to get your hands dirty at least for a little bit. You can take it on trips to use in motels or use at home public bathrooms etc. It s the perfect method to quickly modify a door and make it more difficult for intruders to come in. The idea is to create a makeshift lock out.

They differ in one respect walls are permanent while doors are not. To lock a door without a lock you will have to tie one part of the connecting material to the handle of the door and then tie another part around a solid anchor point. Backyard gates and shed doors are usually kept shut with latches. Yet in case of emergencies you can even use them to keep your door shut.

The lack of permanence can create some issues usually solved with latches doorknobs and locks. An ideal anchor point is a solid material that is securely anchored down to the ground. As you bend by the way. Bending the fork take the pair of pliers and bend the prongs to a 90 degree angle.

This is a video on how to make a portable door lock. To make it work first close the door completely and position the door wedge along the side of the door. Marking the latch slot before you even begin make sure the fork can fit into the latch hole of your bedroom. While the easiest way to lock a door is to install a door lock there are several ways to lock a door without a lock.