I Stayed at My Grandmother’s House and Noticed She Always Wrapped a Rubber Band Around Certain Door Handles Before Bed. The Reason Surprised Me.

Then she explained.

A Simple Trick from Another Generation

According to my grandmother, the trick served two purposes.

The first was practical.

On some interior doors, the rubber band helped prevent accidental locking.

Older door handles can sometimes latch unexpectedly when a door closes.