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Interior door privacy locks often become locked if you have kids, or prankster friends, around. These locks can be opened with the right kind of tool and a little knowledge.

Grandpa TJ tip

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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Common interior locks

Six how-to videos sit on the old page, two for each lock below. They stay off this hub for now and come back in the punch-up.

Twist-to-lock privacy lock (round hole)

A round-hole privacy lock you twist to lock. Two videos, from Kent's Garage Gym and HowToWith GEO, come back in the punch-up.

Push button privacy lock (round hole)

A round-hole privacy lock you set with a push button. Two videos, from Uncensored Tactical and hoohoohoblin, come back in the punch-up.

Privacy lock (slotted knob)

A privacy lock on a slotted knob. Two videos, from Bhaskar Gogoi and Twins House, come back in the punch-up.

Rather hire it out

When the lock is a keyed exterior door, or you would rather not do it yourself, the locksmith page covers ID, a quote before they start, and what a phone estimate can and cannot tell you.

Locksmith hiring guide

Tools, or a person on the line

Unlocking interior doors is relatively easy when you have the tools and the knowledge. You can also get personalized help, including video chat, during a repair. Visit Grandpa TJ’s Inner Circle to schedule a live consultation.

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