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When you get locked out of your own home, it can be frustrating but it can also be a bit embarrassing as well. No one wants to find themselves in this situation but it’s a possibility that has to be taken into account. When you’re locked out and you don’t know what to do about it, it makes things even worse. That’s why you should learn more about the right approach to take when you find yourself in this situation. Read on to find out more.

Look for Other Methods of Entry

First of all, you should see if you can find a way into your home from the outside. There are often ways into your property other than the door. Maybe you’ve left a window slightly ajar and you can fit through it. Of course, you should only do this if it’s safe to do so and you’re not putting yourself at risk of injury.

Improvise a Tool

It might also be a good idea to make a tool that you might be able to use to get through your door. If you can fashion a toothpick or use a credit card to get your door back open from the outside, you might be able to regain access quicker than you thought possible. Nevertheless, this often won’t be possible if you have a good locking system on your door.

Call the Landlord or Concierge

Next, you should think about calling someone who might be able to help. If you’re a renter, you might want to call your landlord because they should have a spare key and should be able to let you in again. And if you live in a block of apartments, the concierge who works there might be able to help you.

Or a Locksmith

If neither of those options succeeds, you might have to call a locksmith who’ll be able to get back into the property for you. Sometimes, this is the only way back in if you’re a homeowner and there’s no one with a spare key who can help you get back into the home, so it’s something you should certainly think about.

Take Steps to Prevent Future Lockouts

There are always things you can do to ensure this sort of situation doesn’t arise again in the future. Once you’re back into the home and this whole experience is behind you, you should think about how you can prevent future lockouts from occurring. No one wants to find themselves in this situation twice.




If you find yourself locked out of your home and you don’t know what to do about it, follow the simple steps outlined above. It’s one of those things that happens to everyone at some point in your life and that’s something that you just have to accept. When it happens to you, deal with it calmly.