Doors – Kids locked the door Then tried to open it without the knob…any advice that won’t cost me a door

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I really can’t afford another door right now and I need this bathroom… can ya help a fella out?

Best Answer

Take a screwdriver and put in in the hole on the left. That should give you enough leverage to retract the latch and open the door.

Replacing the doorknob is a pretty simple DIY job. Though you want to avoid the knob that can be pushed closed while locked to avoid a repeat.