Q&A for How to Open a Locked Door

Credit cards do not cause damage though that only works without deadbolts. Slide the card in between the frame and the door where handle is and apply pressure until you hear a pop and door will swing open.

You can use some of the methods listed here. The easiest one for a closet door would be to use the credit card method.

You can use any card of similar size and material. It's often better not to use a credit card, since it is more valuable than other cards. If it is bent, you may have to get a new one. Try to use old gift cards or any other less valuable cards.

Closet doors usually do not have a lock, however, if the lock is similar to the one on a door, then yes they can.

Kick it down, or if you don't want any damage to the door frame, use credit card or pin method.

Use diluted bleach and a rag. Be sure to ventilate the room, and wear gloves and a dust mask.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

Pull the door handle with brute force until the door opens, or if you would rather not damage your door, use the card method (it works both ways).

Consult the article Crack a Safe .

No, it will still be locked. If you want to open a door by cutting off the door knob, it will not work

It can be anywhere between 40 dollars and a few hundred dollars. It depends on the vehicle, such as year, make, and model.

Call a locksmith, or if you don't have a phone, ask to borrow one from a passerby or the neighbors and call.

Firefighters have many tools, and one of them is a fire hatchet. Those are used to break down locked doors in an emergency.