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Prevent Doors From Locking With A Rubberband

Simply loop the stretchy band around one doorknob, twisting it over the latch bolt so it's pressed into the door. Then, loop the other end of the band over the other doorknob, and you'll never accidentally get locked out again.

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The More You Know

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