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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
Two how-to videos for each common type of interior privacy lock.
Twist-to-lock privacy lock (round hole)
A round-hole privacy lock you twist to lock.
Thanks to Kent's Garage Gym & HowToWith GEO for the YouTube videos.
Push button privacy lock (round hole)
A round-hole privacy lock you set with a push button.
Thanks to Uncensored Tactical & hoohoohoblin for the YouTube videos.
Privacy lock (slotted knob)
A privacy lock on a slotted knob.
Thanks to Bhaskar Gogoi & Twins House for the YouTube videos.
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 guideTools, 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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