How to Get into Your House with a Credit Card If You re Locked Out

Watch more Home Security Safety videos: Uh, oh. Youre at your front door without a key. If youve got a credit card, see if you can get it to open the door before you use it to pay for a locksmith. Warning Only do this on your own lock or you could wind up in a lot of trouble. Step 1: Check the lock Check the lock. A credit card will only open a spring boltthe kind of lock that comes with a standard doorknob. It wont work on a deadbo