Even a shoe or a slipper can work if the gap is large enough.
How to secure a bedroom door from the outside.
The handle turns the spindle which then retracts the latch to open the door.
If the spindle and the outer door handle and door knob are removed your door will effectively be locked.
It keeps the door secure from both sides.
This is less common on bedroom doors as most do not have windows.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Consider installing a keyed lock with a deadbolt or putting additional security measures in place.
Block the door from the inside by stuffing a sock or a similar piece of fabric under the door.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Check your existing deadbolt.
The door is placed on the inside of the frame leading into the room and opens inward to the room.
For instance adding a surface bolt can offer security from the inside of the bedroom.
The 8 2 steel door security bar is positioned securely on the floor about 8 inches from the door then placed on the doorknob for easy installation.
If t door has a window like outside doors it can be easy to break the glass reach in and turn the lock to open.
Failing that this person will kick the door until it s open.
Surface bolts have a latch that slides from the door to a receptacle installed on the door frame.
The best way to secure a door by strengthening windows is to use window security film.
Even still the thumb turn can be a security issue if that is something you are concerned about.
I have purchased key locks but this person will either use something to get at the gap between the frame and door to the locking mechanism damaging or breaking the lock.
Place a door wedge with an alarm under the door to block it.
Most door handlesets and door knobs make use of spindles to connect both halves of the door set.