Front Door Lock Diy
When rekeying multiple locks to fit a single key all locks must first have been made by the same manufacturer.
Front door lock diy. If you know your way around a basic screwdriver you should be able to tackle it in under an hour. First remove the old door lock by unscrewing the doorknob on the inside of the door. Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to. This is a video on how to make a portable door lock.
For example if your front door lock is a schlage the other locks you want. You can also add a deadbolt to an existing keyed lock. Full installation instructions come with. Both doorknobs should come loose from the door when you remove the screws.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock. These may be as little as 15 when purchased separately. Replacing door locks is a relatively simple diy project. You can take it on trips to use in motels or use at home public bathrooms etc.