Help! I'm locked out of my house! How do you open a porch door without a key?

Question

My parents have gone on holiday for a fortnight, and I have lost my porch key. I've got my front door key, so I can get in the house I just can't get into the porch. I'm staying at a friends tonight but I need to get into the house because I have college tommorow and all my stuff is in there! Is there a way to open a porch door without a key? It's one of those glass sliding ones with the little lever that you push up when it's unlocked.

Answer 1

i dont think there is a way, but if you have a key to the front door why dont you just go in from the front?.....

Answer 2

The older and/or cheaper sliding glass doors can be slide off their track. Place both your hands flat on it and push up. You should feel it lift up off the track. It may or may not work, but its worth a shot. Also since it is a latch type lock, you may be able to slide in a piece of cardboard (like off a shoebox) in between the door and the frame. Use this to try to push up the latch, by sliding it in below the latch and pulling upwards. Both methods have worked for me before. I am not a criminal, but I do lock myself out quite a bit :)

If it doesn't work I guess I would try all the windows. Good Luck

Answer 3

Try going in a window. You may have to break down and call a locksmith. Might cost you $20. Call and check the rates. But if you can get in through a window I would try that first.