Ray Lawrence
Locksmith
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to
Open a Combination Lock
A combination lock is useful for your school locker, gym locker, bike, or anything else that you'd like to keep safely locked up and away. Once you know your combination, opening a combination lock is very easy—just a ...
How to Change 4-Digit User Codes on Schlage Locks
Keyless locks are a convenient way to secure your home, but how do you change the lock codes when too many people know how to get into your house? Programming Schlage locks is very straightforward, and managing your User...
How to
Open Your Locker
If there are lockers with locks at your school, you'll probably want to get used to opening yours quickly. Don't worry; it gets easier with practice. See Step 1 to begin learning how to open 99% of all standard school lo...
How to Open a 3 Digit Combination Lock: An Easy Guide
At some point or another, you'll probably need to use a combination lock. These can seem a little tricky if you've never opened one before, but don't worry! We'll walk you through the process of opening a 3-digit lock th...
How to
Open Combination Locks Without a Code
Whoops! You’re totally blanking on your combination lock combo—but how are you supposed to get into your locker without busting out the bolt cutters? You’ve come to the right article. We’ve put together an easy, ...
How to Change a Kwikset Lock Code
A Kwikset lock is a convenient way to get in and out of your home without keys, but how do you manage the codes for yourself and your guests? Adding and deleting codes on Kwikset locks is a straightforward process you ca...
How to Open a Locked Bathroom Door (Twist & Push Locks)
All the tools, tips, and quick hacks you need to unlock your bathroom Trying to open a locked bathroom door can be a stressful situation, especially if you’re running late or a child is locked inside. Luckily, most ba...
How to
Open a Lock
There are hundreds of different locks, from keys to combinations, and most require a slightly different method to be opened. That said, however, all locks work in a similar way. A series of pins keeps the lock from spinn...
How to
Open an Old Safe
Getting an old safe can be exciting if you don’t know what’s inside, but they aren’t easy to open since they’re usually made of steel and concrete. If you want to find out what's stored in the safe and you know t...
How to
Pick an Old Skeleton Key Lock
Once you know what you are feeling around for in a skeleton key lock, it should not take you very long to pick it. Whether you are into antiques and came across a trunk that you cannot get open or you lost the key to an ...
How to
Open a Door With a Knife
There might come a time that you get locked out of your house – or a room in your house, and you don’t have or can’t find the key. Luckily, you can usually pick a standard door lock with a knife, including a typica...
How to Make a Bump Key to Bump a Lock
A beginner's guide to quickly and easily picking a lock“Bumping” is a lock-picking technique that refers to the repeated striking motion used to dislodge the pins inside a lock.. 8 February 2023. Doing this requires ...
How to
Remove a Knobset Lock
A knobset lock, or a lock that has a doorknob attached to it, are commonly found in residential homes all across the world. There might be a time where you need to replace a doorknob because it was damaged or because you...
How to Remove a Lockbox from a Door Knob
If you’ve had the unpleasant misfortune of dealing with an absent-minded realtor or contractor, you may end up with a random lockbox on your door knob. While a big, clunky lockbox may look like an insurmountable foe, t...
How to
Make a Bump Key
A bump key is a lock-picking tool used to override many locks almost instantly. So, if your whole house has Evva locks, an Evva bump key could open every door. You can make one from a blank key, as long as you have the r...
