An effective front door lock keeps out burglars but when you find yourself struggling to enter your own home it may be time to adjust your lockset.
Sticky lock on front door.
Ironically by cleaning and oiling them you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes.
In other cases it may be the wood door edge itself scuffing on the door frame.
How to fix a sticky lock.
Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years.
We have been going through our garage door to get in the house because of this.
I can unlock the door if i try a few times but the key has a difficult time turning as the deadbolt is sticky.
First clean the keyhole with a penetrating lubricant like wd 40.
Each time you open it there is a little grab before it releases.
This occurs when dust dirt grime and other buildup accumulates on the internal.
My front door deadbolt lock is hard to unlock and open when i put the key in and turn.
In some instances you have a door that sticks along the strike area the metal part of the door frame where it meets the outermost edge of the door.
After enough use you might find that your door lock has begun to stick making it difficult to put in turn or pull out your key.