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How to put bolt lock on bedroom door?

So I have roommates and I would like to be able to bolt lock my room when I'm not home so I'm wondering if it's hard to put a bolt lock on a wood door, like what kind of tools does that require and is it something I could possibly do? I'm more so wondering about how you get the hole in the door for it and the hole in the wall that the bolt goes into when you lock it. Thanks.

You'll need a power drill, a large woodboring bit of the correct size for your lock, and misc screwdrivers and hammers. It also depends on your bedroom door. Most interior doors are too flimsy for a deadbolt. Also, if the hinges are on the outside of your door, your roomies can just pop the hinges off and take the door down, regardless of the deadbolt.

You'll probably be better off just getting a better locking doorknob (one with a plate that will keep a credit card from being swiped through it) or having a locksmith come out and rekeying the existing lock on your door knob. Less mess, less noise, less likely hood of punching holes in your door when you slip with the power drill. (been there, done that.)

If the room mates are that suspect, you might want to consider getting new roommates as opposed to getting new locks.

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