Q. I accidentally locked my bedroom door from the inside. It is one of those doorknobs with the little hole in the middle and the lock on the other side that you push to lock and turn the handle to release. I've tried using wire hangers, and it hasn't worked. Please help.
A. It depends upon the type of lock that is on the door. If it is a passage lock that is commonly used for a bedroom door then a thin screwdriver inserted in the center hole will engage a slot and you will be able turn it 90 deg to unlock the door.
If it is a keyed entry set like an exterior door then there are several possibilities. If the hinges are on your side slide the center pin out and open the door from the hinge side. If not then you might be able to "card" the door if the lock is of inferior quality. If it is of better quality and installed correctly then see the next:
If it is a dead bolt then you will have to break the door, drill out the lock, find the key, or call a locksmith.
If it is a keyed entry set like an exterior door then there are several possibilities. If the hinges are on your side slide the center pin out and open the door from the hinge side. If not then you might be able to "card" the door if the lock is of inferior quality. If it is of better quality and installed correctly then see the next:
If it is a dead bolt then you will have to break the door, drill out the lock, find the key, or call a locksmith.
Does a bedroom have to have a window in PA?
Q. I live in an apartment that was listed as a 2 bedroom. One of the bedrooms does not have a window. Is there supposed to be a window for emergencies or ventilation? Does anyone know the laws for this sort of thing?
A. You do need to have ventalation in a beedroom. But more important you need egress. At least one window in each bedroom must be of sufficient size to permit the occupants to escape a fire and also to allow a fully outfitted firefighter to enter.
An egress window must satisfy all four Internatioinal Residential Code (IRC) criteria:
Minimum width of opening: 20 in.
Minimum height of opening: 24 in.
Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 sq. ft. (5.0 sq. ft. for ground floor).
Maximum sill height above floor: 44 in.
So if it doesn't ahve this it's not a bedroom. A simple call to your local bulding department can confirm this.
An egress window must satisfy all four Internatioinal Residential Code (IRC) criteria:
Minimum width of opening: 20 in.
Minimum height of opening: 24 in.
Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 sq. ft. (5.0 sq. ft. for ground floor).
Maximum sill height above floor: 44 in.
So if it doesn't ahve this it's not a bedroom. A simple call to your local bulding department can confirm this.
How much would a 4 bedroom home in the following areas cost to purchase?
Q. How much would a 4 bedroom or 5 bedroom home cost to purchase in the following areas? :
Newport Beach, California
Santa Monica, California
Wilmington, North Carolina
Newport Beach, California
Santa Monica, California
Wilmington, North Carolina
A. The question you ask is like asking what would a blue car cost in Newport Beach, California Santa Monica, California Wilmington, North Carolina. 1 story, 1.5, story, 2-story, tri-level, one story with basement 1.5 story with basement ect. 1 car garage, 2 or 3 car garage, what size lot? What age? 1300 sf 4-bed, or 2000 sf 4-bedroom and everthing in between and larger, 1 bath, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 3 bath, what condition? if its a older home, what degree of updating has been done? Sorry but no one can answer your question. Also zillow does not know its butt from a hole in the ground.
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