How do you lock a door without a lock? A simple internet search will reveal some weird and wonderful door locking hacks, but is it really necessary to know how to lock a door with a penny or a sock? We took a look at some interesting door locking suggestions to see how they would compare to the ease and strength of our original DoorJammer. Show
How to keep a door locked from the inside without a keyWe’ve all been there, whether it’s for privacy in the bathroom or security in your hotel room, if there’s no actual lock, how do you keep a door locked from inside? One way is to wedge a chair under the door handle. In fact, this is how DoorJammer was invented. While on holiday in Mexico, product designer Von Saint discovered the lock was broken on his hotel room door, so he improvised with a chair. To be effective you need to position the chair just right and even then it won’t withstand a strong force. There had to be a better way - and so the original DoorJammer was created. Door lock hacks - how to lock a door from insideWhen searching for the answer to this problem you may come across some interesting suggestions, but are they really effective? And how practical are they in reality?
DoorJammer - A tiny piece of kit for big peace of mindAll these door locking hacks may work in a pinch, but the truth is, we no longer need to know how to lock a door with a penny or a sock. DoorJammer is a more reliable, safer alternative. With its strong quality construction, the patented design of DoorJammer allows it to be used on almost any inward swinging door with or without a lock or handle. DoorJammer is easy to fit, requires no tools and once in place and tightened down with a simple hand screw, that door will not budge if force is applied outside. Just as easy to remove, simply pull the handle upward and DoorJammer will quickly lift away. One more bonus is that the original DoorJammer product is just 108mm high and weighs only 210g. So, ditch that pair of socks and pack your DoorJammer when travelling for that extra peace of mind. DoorJammer - Security wherever you are
Don't compromise - Shop the original DoorJammer today!How do you lock a door without a lock with a sock?Use a Sock. First, get a sock. Winter socks or any thick and long socks are preferred.. Try folding the sock to make a door wedge.. After you've don't that, grab the sock. Place it along the side of the door at the top where it opens/closes. ... . To unlock the door, pull the door and the sock simultaneously.. How do you wedge a door with a sock?How does it work? Simply stuff your sock under the door. Now you could be forgiven for thinking that by using unwashed socks the smell might keep away any would-be intruders but the intention is that the sock acts as a door wedge.
How do you lock a door with a penny?Step 1: Lock Without a Key
Start by pushing in the door near the top. Slide several pennies into the crack between the door and the jamb molding about 18" above the handle. Repeat process below the handle. Keep adding pennies equally to the top and bottom until you can't squeeze another one in.
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