Short answer: A lockout in the middle of a Boston winter is no fun. A few calm checks can save you time and money.
A lockout in the middle of a Boston winter is no fun. A few calm checks can save you time and money.
Check other doors and ground-floor windows, ask a neighbor or roommate who might hold a spare, and if you rent, call your landlord or building manager, who often keeps a master key. Resist forcing the door, since repairs usually cost more than the lockout call.
When you do need a locksmith, have identification ready to show you belong at the address. A professional can open nearly any residential lock without damage, so there's no need to break a window in the cold.
Check other doors and ground-floor windows, ask a neighbor or roommate who might hold a spare, and if you rent, call your landlord or building manager, who often keeps a master key. Resist forcing the door, since repairs usually cost more than the lockout call.
When you do need a locksmith, have identification ready to show you belong at the address. A professional can open nearly any residential lock without damage, so there's no need to break a window in the cold.
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