My Uncle Swears by This 1-Minute Trick to Thaw Frozen Door Locks — Here’s How It Works

When winter hits hard, few things are more frustrating than standing outside, key in hand, staring at a frozen door lock that refuses to budge. No matter how late you are or how cold it gets, the lock just won’t cooperate. According to my uncle—who’s lived through decades of icy winters—there’s a simple 1-minute trick that works almost every time.

And surprisingly, it doesn’t involve brute force.