How to Lock a Door Without a Lock

HOW TO HOW TO Lock a Door Without a Lock Lock a Door Without a Lock

Doorstop Doorstop Doorstops are typically used to prevent doors from closing, but when a doorstop is placed behind an inward-opening door it physically prevents the door from being opened. Doorstops are typically used to prevent doors from closing, but when a doorstop is placed behind an inward-opening door it physically prevents the door from being opened.

Back of a Chair Back of a Chair Sturdy chairs can be angled such that the top of the chair wedges under the door handle while the chair’s feet are firmly planted against the ground. Sturdy chairs can be angled such that the top of the chair wedges under the door handle while the chair’s feet are firmly planted against the ground. RELATED : The Best Door Security Bars Tested by Bob Vila Experts

Belt or Rope Belt or Rope Lever-style door handles tend to be easier to lock than door knobs because a belt or rope can be used to restrain the physical movement of the handle. Lever-style door handles tend to be easier to lock than door knobs because a belt or rope can be used to restrain the physical movement of the handle.

Portable Door Lock Portable Door Lock This device features a metal claw that fits over the latch on a doorknob and a lock that fits into the claw to prevent the door from opening. This device features a metal claw that fits over the latch on a doorknob and a lock that fits into the claw to prevent the door from opening. *BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.

Security Bar Security Bar Security bars feature heavy-duty brackets fastened to the wall or door frame. A thick metal or wood bar then sits in the brackets, blocking the entire width of the door. Security bars feature heavy-duty brackets fastened to the wall or door frame. A thick metal or wood bar then sits in the brackets, blocking the entire width of the door.

Fork Fork In a pinch, a simple fork can be used to temporarily lock a door that inwardly opens. In a pinch, a simple fork can be used to temporarily lock a door that inwardly opens.

Door Jammer Door Jammer These tools typically consist of a height-adjustable security bar with a rounded end designed to fit snugly under a doorknob or door handle. These tools typically consist of a height-adjustable security bar with a rounded end designed to fit snugly under a doorknob or door handle.

Floor Barricade Floor Barricade Floor barricades are made up of two pieces: a permanent base that screws into the floor and a brace that fits into the base. Floor barricades are made up of two pieces: a permanent base that screws into the floor and a brace that fits into the base.

Remove Door Handle Remove Door Handle While this isn’t the best option to keep the door secure, removing the door handle entirely does present a challenge for anyone trying to gain access. It's best to pair this option with another temporary door lock. While this isn’t the best option to keep the door secure, removing the door handle entirely does present a challenge for anyone trying to gain access. It's best to pair this option with another temporary door lock.

Reinforcement Lock Reinforcement Lock This device can be mounted to the door frame to lock a door without a lock. It works similarly to a standard door chain, but uses a spring-loaded design rather than a chain. This device can be mounted to the door frame to lock a door without a lock. It works similarly to a standard door chain, but uses a spring-loaded design rather than a chain.

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