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'Gently does it' – locksmiths share the key to easily fixing a frozen lock yourself this winter, and when to leave it well alone

Knowing how to fix a frozen lock is an essential DIY skill as we head into winter. Frozen locks can be stressful as well as dangerous, compromising the security of your home's entrances and exits, ...
Lifehacker

How to Fix a Sticky Lock Without Calling a Locksmith

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...
Men's Journal

Key Won’t Go In? Try This Simple Hack

This simple pencil hack uses graphite to free up sticky pins — and it actually works. Use graphite from a pencil to temporarily lubricate a sticky door lock. Avoid WD-40; it attracts dirt and worsens ...
Yahoo

Key Won’t Go In? Try This Simple Hack

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your key won’t go into a door lock, don’t reach for the WD-40. All you need is a graphite pencil to solve the problem. Over ...