Whether you are locked out of a cabinet, a room or your entire house, drilling the locking mechanism is the most common method to open any keyed lock.
Grandpa TJ: I’ve located videos which deal with many of the types of lockouts you may run into at home. If you are handy with some simple tools and can get to a hardware store, these videos will give you enough information to get the job done for far less cost than a locksmith.
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Thanks to VehicHelp for the Youtube video
Drilling the lock is reliable and if done correctly, causes no damage to the door itself. However, the lockset will need to be replaced to secure the door again.