Q&A for How to Break Into Your House

If someone seemed suspicious, you would probably be able to prove your innocence to them by readily explaining it was your house. If they didn't believe you and the police did come, you could prove home ownership or proof of residency.

Rip the screen. Or, use a credit card (debits also work), key, hair pin, large paper clip or small flat screwdriver to shove into the door seam and depress or release the spring-loaded latch.

Yes, it could. Some are made to detach easily for cleaning, and others just need to be unscrewed.

No. You would most likely have to use two cards simultaneously.

Just about all dead bolts are very cheap inside. Unless you carry a hacksaw with you or keep one in your car, you can usually just kick or ram the door a few times to twist the dead bolt itself right out with obvious but minimal damage to anything else. You'll need to replace the lock.

This would be one of those times to start performing maintenance. WD40, oil, melted butter, or liquid (important) dish detergent and a few shots with a hammer can usually get it operating freely.

Breaking and entering is a crime and you can be arrested for that.

Yes, the butt of a gun, a crowbar, baseball bat or knife are very good at breaking glass.

You call a locksmith. Or, you go borrow a rock from a neighbor's garden and break a window. Ground floor doors have the best results.

Put them together and push them in between the door frame and the door, then push on the door knob and twist.