A week ago, my mom figured out how to get through my bedroom door lock: using a screwdriver. I’ve heard her on a phone call with my uncle, and he showed her the trick. Whenever I don’t respond or give in, she could just insert the screwdriver through my lock, and bam, she can come in whenever she wants to.
I’ve searched online for getting around this, and I’ve decided on:
- Getting a lock. (or something that (b)locks the door)
- Using a portable lock. (Addalock, any others)
- Using a doorstop.
- Make your own lock. (like using a fork)
But then I thought that my mom would still enter using the screwdriver. The handle’s loose, so she knows she’s able to barge in. I could be wrong, though.
My door jamb has a dent, so she has a peephole to look in and might figure out why the door wouldn’t open.
Should I be able to get a lock? If not, are there any alternatives or other solutions?
Edit: Wanted to make a quick edit. My mom shows narcissistic traits, and would barge in the room for her own entertainment. I’ve tried asking her to leave a few times, even discussing about it with her, but she isn’t seeming interested to understand or listen. I would stay as far from her in my room in order to not attract her.
If your door opens into the room, use a door wedge. Really cheap and super effective. Close your door and really drive it in. If it slips, try a plastic/rubber one.
Other than that: Listen to the other people. This isn’t normal behaviour. And you’re the victim of mental abuse here.
And mom can just push that out of the way with her finger
Is the crack under your doors really that big? I genuinely don’t know so please tell me. Where I live it’s tiny. You wouldn’t be able to get your pinkie underneath the door. Maybe a piece of cardboard. But I’ve tried and that door stop from the dollar store is really in there and won’t budge.
I’m sorry. If OP’s doors are also built like this, they might have to find another solution.
Yes. In the US, a gap of about 3/4 inch from a finished floor is normal. It acts as air return when the door is closed. I know in some other countries they put a hole in the wall above the door for this purpose, usually making it look decorative.
Ahem. In Germany we have neither. I’m sure there are hidden secrets in modern buildings, but not in the usual apartments.
Why is there even a door at this point? The whole point of a door is visual, sonic, heat and smell isolation, there’s barely any point if you have a 2cm gap below the door.