I needed to lock a toilet door from the inside the other day and there was no lock.
How to make a lock on a door.
Installing a door lock on a door is one of the best ways to secure a door but there are other alternative solutions.
Make sure that the door is locked.
Lock a door without a lock.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.
Try to turn the doorknob and push the door open.
Select a lock with the same setback.
The primary purpose of any door lock is to keep things secure.
To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
This should lock the door but turn the knob to make sure.
If the knob turns and the door opens then you didn t lock the door.
And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks.
The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.
Not being able to wait for shipping i improvised using a bit of kitchen hardware.
Learning how to lock a door without a lock comes in handy because it gives you a more versatile skill set.