What to Do When You're Locked out

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE LOCKED OUT STEP 1: ASK FOR HELP It may be an inconvenience to ask your housemates to come let you in, but not nearly as inconvenient as being stranded outside your house, especially in the cold. STEP 2: LOOK FOR UNLOCKED WINDOWS Of course you would never leave your windows unlocked, but on the off chance you did, an unlocked window is the perfect entry point. STEP 3 GRAB A CRÉDIT CARD STEP 4: Of course you would never leave your windows unlocked, but on the off chance you did, an unlocked window is the perfect entry point. TAKE OFF THE DOOR KNOB Most door knobs have the connection STEP 5: CALL A or mounting screws concealed, but look closely at the door knob and you will see a tiny pin-sized hole or slot, usually located below or to the side of the door knob. LOCKSMITH A quick internet or phonebook search can provide you with a list of reputable locksmiths in the area.