Then, unbend and flatten the second bobby pin to make one long, straight lock pick. Add a slight upward bend to one end. Slide the bent end into the top half of the keyhole, above the bobby-pin key inserted earlier. When a door is locked, the lock’s cylinder is prevented from tu...
Unbend one arm of the paperclip. Once the single piece of metal (roughly an inch long) is straight out, bend a small, 45-degree angle near the tip so it looks like a hook. Press the paperclip arm into the lock. The hook should be facing up in the direction of the teeth of the ...
You should replace your vacuum filters every three months and empty the bag whenever it’s full. To further clean the vacuum, scrub the hard attachments with warm, soapy water and then leave them out to dry. You can unbend a hanger and use it to clean out hair or string caught in your...
No problem. Your trusty paperclip can come to the rescue. It may be small, but its adaptability knows no bounds. Here’s how to transform this unassuming office supply into a key-removing wonder: Unbend the paperclip completely. Shape it into a “U.” Bend the ends inwards, creating a ...
To pick a lock with bobby pins, you’re going to need to make one into a rake and one into a tension rod. Unbend both bobby pins into a ninety-degree angle; you’re going to use the flat edge of one and the ridged edge of the other. The idea here is that you’re going to...
In some cases, you can insert a small piece of metal or a store-bought padlock shim into the left side of the shackle connection point and manipulate the locking mechanism to open the lock. This method generally works only on older padlocks, and damaging the internal workings of the lock...