So, you have got yourself standing outside and you, unfortunately, you have not left the spare keys with your friendly neighbor. Here are some of the steps you can follow to get out of the situation.
Ask for help
Do you have roommates? Yes, it may cause them inconvenience when you ask them to come to get you in but the situation is not that awful as standing outside for hours can be. The problem becomes more critical if it is cold outside. If you stay in a rented house try calling your landlord. They generally have a copy of the house keys and if they live in a nearby area they can come and let you in. But, more often these techniques don’t work and you have to look for some proper idea to get yourself into your house.
Check for unlocked windows
It is true that you never leave the house locked with unlocked windows but look for them on the off chance. If you get that it can be a way to enter the house. Drag the screen to a side and shimmy through. Be very careful as can be off balanced and be conscious of the thing or area of the house you are going to land. And case you have no access to this option you can call for locksmith services.
Call a locksmith
The most practical and effective way to get the problem solved. Taking help from a locksmith company is can let you in without disturbing or taking a favor from anyone, though most of the times you don’t have chances to do so. If you are stranded outside in the midnight while you return from your job, it is a terrible situation and the only option for you is to call a professional locksmith to break the lock or they can make spare keys for to get the entrance door opened. You don’t have to worry about the odd hours as locksmith services are available 24x7 to help people out in case of an emergency.
Take of the doorknob
It is little technical and not an easy process. Generally, door knobs have the screws concealed but when you look minutely you can find a tiny hole or slot positioned in the side of the knob. If you have a pin or a paper clip, you can insert into the slot and force the pin as far as possible and with the other hand twist the doorknob. Keep up with the dance until the knob gets removed. Then you have to use a screwdriver to remove the actual lock. It may feel like break open into your own house and is quite a tricky process, so it is wise to take help of professional locksmiths to get the thing done without hassle within the least possible time.