We got locked out of the house because the screen door lock would slide down when it shut.
Open locked screen door from outside.
Fortunately there was a soda can outside.
If the screen door is still locked simply cut the screen with a knife reach in and unlock the screen door.
This will trigger the release lever and the bolt should spring open.
It slid into a small metal piece on the door frame.
Make sure that the arm with the bumps on it is facing the same side as the tumbler.
Be sure to let the cement dry completely before using.
These tools consist of a rake a hook and a tension wrench.
Pull the bobby pin slightly apart to widen the space between the two arms.
The door where you slide it open had a small latch inside that would go up and down to lock or unlock.
You will need lock picking tools to unlock a door without a key.
If its the deadbolt style lock usually more expensive storm doors take a screwdriver or strong knife and pry gently away from the door.
I do not want to buy a complete new screen door.
This may take a bit of maneuvering.
Purchase your manual pile driver.
Most screen door key locks can easily be picked open.
Swing the ram back.
Press the card away from the knob to apply greater pressure to the latch.
Use a side tossing motion to drive the ram into the door at the lock mechanism.
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It should be a few feet long with longish handles on either side.
This is how we got in.
Improvised lock picking tools can be made out of common household items like bobby pins and paper clips.
Since all exterior hinged screened doors open outward you might be able to remove the hinge pins or hinge screws from the outside.
Lever the latch with the card to disengage it and open the door.
Here i show you how to easily open any locked sliding door quick and easy.
Fill the driver all or partway with cement.
Give the handle i stiff pull and there you go.
Furthermore improvised tools can be fashioned out of various other materials.
Insert the bobby pin into the lock.
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