had to break into new house - geez!!! ;)

[ezbtr]

so was enjoying the view off second floor deck, off front bedroom - closed door so cat wouldnt get out, I'm outside talking on phone....I go to door to open to get back in...it's locked from inside, I have no keys or tools.....and it's getting chilly, had to use patio chair to break window in door to open...boy do I feel stupid!!! And now to repair window!! Arghhhh....

 

[greenbush future]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Nothing makes ya more mad than locking yourself out of house or auto. I have spares hidden for both such situations, mistakes happen, I'm sure you will agjust and fix this.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

I had to kick a door in about 14 years ago, haven't forgotten my keys since

 

[robert graham]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Spare keys are life-savers!....Heck, I keep spares of just about everything!....

 

[aspeck]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Welcome to the new house, Heinz!

 

[jkust]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

We upgraded all the locks on the house last year. Funny thing you couldn't buy the kind of lock that lets you know the handle is locked because the inside one doesn't turn. Like yours the inside handle would turn even though it was locked thus locking you out of the house. In order to get the same locks but without that unfortunate feature I had to order them online. We had the retail version for two days before I returned them and figured out the deal and everyone but me locked themselves out of the house in that time.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Did the same thing at my girl friend's new Big Bear house the first day we were at it. We broke through the cheapest window in the house to get back in. We now have a lock box mounted outside.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Did the same thing at my girl friend's new Big Bear house the first day we were at it. We broke through the cheapest window in the house to get back in. We now have a lock box mounted outside.

The lock box is a fine idea.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

so was enjoying the view off second floor deck, off front bedroom - closed door so cat wouldnt get out, I'm outside talking on phone....I go to door to open to get back in...it's locked from inside, I have no keys or tools.....and it's getting chilly, had to use patio chair to break window in door to open...boy do I feel stupid!!! And now to repair window!! Arghhhh....

You could have dialed 911 or a locksmith

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

friend of mine lost his keys and door was dead bolted. it was less than a 10 min job to remove a window enter the house get spares and replace the window. after seeing the way it can be done he now has a alarm system installed

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

I brought my boat to a guys storage shed a couple days ago. His pontoon was already sitting on timbers in the shed. When I left I locked the door. Door was unlocked when I arrived. Went to the guys house to pay him and mentioned I locked the door(I guess he never locks it). He said both keys were in the shed. What???!!!:facepalm:

Went home and told the wife. She reminded me how I got into our house in minutes after we were locked out with no keys(I've since dead bolted our house. Maybe that's not enough from what I'm reading! I guess if a robber really wants to get in they'll get in). Anyway, I went back to the shed and was inside in minutes. Didn't break or ruin anything...... He was going to grab the keys and re lock it. Not that it's very secure if I could get in. He was still happy.

 

[Jeep Man]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

I didn't have to break into mine. Some scumbag did it for me. With the dog barking and the alarm sounding, he didn't stick around for introductions. Nothing lost but the door frame.

 

[NewfieDan]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

We have a spare key house key in our garage. O/H door in garage has a key pad to allow access to me and DW. Having the key in a locked garage is more secure than a hidden key but we still have access to it, just in case.

 

[southkogs]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

... at least you didn't break into someone else's house in a drunken stupor. There's always a positive side.

 

[CharlieB]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

We have a spare key house key in our garage. O/H door in garage has a key pad to allow access to me and DW. Having the key in a locked garage is more secure than a hidden key but we still have access to it, just in case.

My only problem with the garage door is what do I do if the power is out?

Neighbor and I each have keys.

I'm thinking about putting a key on one of the dogs collars, he is friendly, only if I am next to him.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

My only problem with the garage door is what do I do if the power is out?

At my regular home, I do the garage door way too. What are the chances that you are locked out of the house and the power is out at the exact same time?

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Just in case you have that double key dead bolt for each side .. you might want to hang an extra inside key on the inside somewhere close. Fire hazard if your fumbling for your keyring.

Actually homeowners/Renters Insurance is kinda cheap .. it (should) covers your vehicles and personal property.

There is no reason to lock yourself out LOL .. find a good hide spot for a backup ( I like to use my wallet ).

Everyone is using C cards now .. so there is no reason to not hold a key in your wallet or purse.

YD.

 

[64osby]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

We upgraded to an electric lock (key pad). No key needed. Very handy for the kids coming home from school, no lost keys, no hidden spare needed.

 

[aspeck]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

... at least you didn't break into someone else's house in a drunken stupor. There's always a positive side.

That kind of happened in this area ... a drunk was trying to wake his girlfriend to let him in, unfortunately it was the neighbors house. Neighbor didn't take kindly to being awakened in the middle of the nights to cursing and threats if he didn't let the guy in. Drunk was shot and killed as he tried to break in the door.

So, yes, a very positive side ...

 

[rbh]

Re: had to break into new house - geez!!!

Don't feel bad, I kinda gotta laugh Heinz, it happened to me as well when we moved into our place and I bet it happens to everyone.


I bet that's why everyone has big rocks scattered around thier yards, to hide keys under, LOL