{"id":5479,"date":"2026-03-05T23:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T23:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=418"},"modified":"2026-03-05T23:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T23:34:37","slug":"thing-to-do-before-bed-hang-a-hanger-on-the-door-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=5479","title":{"rendered":"Thing to do before bed: hang a hanger on the door handle!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many times, living alone or in an unsafe environment can lead to a sense of vulnerability, especially at night. However, there are simple tricks that can help improve security at home without the need for expensive alarm systems or complicated installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of these methods is the use of a strategically placed hanger on the doorknob to reinforce security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we explain how this method works and other practical tips to protect your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Hanger method on the door knob<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placing a hanger on the doorknob can work as an effective reinforcement to lock the door from the inside and prevent intruders from entering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Necessary material<\/strong>: A sturdy metal or plastic hanger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust the hanger to fit the doorknob.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before closing the door, hook the hanger onto the knob and the locking system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone tries to open the door from the outside, the hanger will act as an additional lock, making it difficult or impossible to open.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is especially useful in hotels or rental locations where safety may be a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Water bottle method as home alarm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t have a hanger or are looking for a simple alternative, you can use a water bottle as an improvised alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Material needed<\/strong>: A plastic water bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place an empty or half-full water bottle on the doorknob.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone tries to open the door from the outside, the movement will cause the bottle to fall to the ground and cause a loud noise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This noise will serve as a warning sign to put you on alert.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is inexpensive, easy to implement, and effective at alerting you to any intrusion attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Hangers as drying tools for shoes and pillows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hangers can also be ingeniously used to dry shoes and pillows efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For shoes<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fold a hanger into an inverted triangle shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the shoes on the ends of the hanger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As they are suspended, the shoes will dry faster and prevent the accumulation of bad odors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For pillows<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use two hangers and tie them together at the ends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the pillow on the hangers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will allow the pillow to dry evenly and quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Hanger as a pot lid organizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another creative way to use a hanger is to transform it into a pot lid organizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Necessary material<\/strong>: A metal hanger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fold the bottom of the hanger to form a \u201cW\u201d pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hang the hanger on a hook or on the kitchen wall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the lids of the pots in the folds of the \u201cW\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does this save space, but it also makes it easier to access the lids when you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Additional tips to improve safety at home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"\">Reinforce the locks<\/strong>: Make sure the locks are in good condition and add an extra deadbolt if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install low-cost alarms<\/strong>: There are contact alarms for doors and windows that emit a loud sound when activated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdoor lighting<\/strong>: Install motion-sensing lights at entrances to deter potential intruders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t post your location on social media<\/strong>: Avoid announcing when you\u2019re going to be away from home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these simple tricks, you can increase your safety and comfort without having to invest in expensive protection systems!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;] Many times, living alone or in an unsafe environment can lead to a sense of vulnerability, especially at&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":419,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5479"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5479\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}