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A rant about something minor ..but annoying
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 580706" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Get a good sturdy lock. If the hinges are on the inside of the room, and you don't want to change the doorknob and/or put in a deadbolt, put in a hasp and get a padlock. Sure, it won't look the best, but it will get the job done and come off later if you want it to. They make a circular padlock that is much harder to break into that I recommend if you go this route.</p><p></p><p>If you just want to change out the reg lock, it is NOT that hard to install a deadbolt. Pick one up, real the directions, if you don't fully understand the process, use google to find more detailed directions, and give it a try. The worst you can do is to have to put the old one back on or call a friend to help you. </p><p></p><p>You say she doesn't value her clothes enough to make taking them a consequence for taking your things. What does she value? Who's name is on the title to her car? Who pays her insurance? I would start using those thing as leverage. Quite frankly, she is stealing from you. she takes with-o permission, she lies about it, and she does not return the items. That is stealing and you CAN press charges. </p><p></p><p>I am sorry not to know the details, but why is she living at home still? If she cannot keep her sticky fingers off of your things, maybe she needs to go find her own place and pay her own bills. She is 21, not a child, and she will not stop until/unless the consequences are more of a problem. </p><p></p><p>I would think about these things and then consider giving her a move out date. Not sure of all the details, but I would at least think about it if I were you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 580706, member: 1233"] Get a good sturdy lock. If the hinges are on the inside of the room, and you don't want to change the doorknob and/or put in a deadbolt, put in a hasp and get a padlock. Sure, it won't look the best, but it will get the job done and come off later if you want it to. They make a circular padlock that is much harder to break into that I recommend if you go this route. If you just want to change out the reg lock, it is NOT that hard to install a deadbolt. Pick one up, real the directions, if you don't fully understand the process, use google to find more detailed directions, and give it a try. The worst you can do is to have to put the old one back on or call a friend to help you. You say she doesn't value her clothes enough to make taking them a consequence for taking your things. What does she value? Who's name is on the title to her car? Who pays her insurance? I would start using those thing as leverage. Quite frankly, she is stealing from you. she takes with-o permission, she lies about it, and she does not return the items. That is stealing and you CAN press charges. I am sorry not to know the details, but why is she living at home still? If she cannot keep her sticky fingers off of your things, maybe she needs to go find her own place and pay her own bills. She is 21, not a child, and she will not stop until/unless the consequences are more of a problem. I would think about these things and then consider giving her a move out date. Not sure of all the details, but I would at least think about it if I were you. [/QUOTE]
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