On 21 april 2016 facebook user kim fleming posted an image of a rubber band stretched over a door latch handle along with a message warning people about a new method of employing rubber bands.
Rubber band on door.
It was an ordinary rubber band the same kind that you could easily purchase at any office supply store and it was wrapped around the door latch.
With well over 150 000.
Hook the rubber band around the doorknobs on both sides of the door making sure it doesn t interfere with the latch.
The rubber band can hold the door open once the lock is disengaged.
Loop a rubber band around a doorknob so it makes an x that presses the latch open.
She pulls a rubber band over a door handle the reason is pure genius.
Kim shared her experience on facebook in order to spread awareness and her post went viral.
Stay safe out there.
She s a midwest gal who.
This trick is especially helpful when you re unloading an armful of groceries or need to open a sticky door.
Wrap rubber bands around each end of the hanger and this will help prevent shirts and blouses from slipping off the ends.
It might not have sounded threatening but kim knew it was suspicious.
Use the peephole don t answer the door if you are not expecting someone.
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Simply grab a rubber band and loop it around the doorknobs on either door to hold the same shut.