Getting locked out of your house is frustrating, embarrassing, and, depending on the time of day, even a little scary. But ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever gotten a key copied in a sketchy store hoping to save a few bucks, only to realize that it doesn't fit the lock that well?

It happens to the best of us, but there are clever, safe, and simple ways to get back in. But before you start thinking about breaking the door, there are smarter, safer, and more practical ways to ...