Installing a door lock on a door is one of the best ways to secure a door but there are other alternative solutions.
How to make a lock on a door.
Not being able to wait for shipping i improvised using a bit of kitchen hardware.
Select a lock with the same setback.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.
Try to turn the doorknob and push the door open.
To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
If the knob turns and the door opens then you didn t lock the door.
To unlock the door simply twist the button counter clockwise as far as it will go.
I needed to lock a toilet door from the inside the other day and there was no lock.
This should lock the door but turn the knob to make sure.
After a bit of research i found a device in which you can use the door latches hole.
And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks.
Learning how to lock a door without a lock comes in handy because it gives you a more versatile skill set.
Lock a door without a lock.
The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.