Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...

Thanksgiving is past and it’s time to trim the home with Christmas decorations. Having already hung my lights during a warmer weekend, I couldn’t help but notice some of my fellow holiday enthusiasts ...

Dear Kristin: People most often use step ladders to get up into the attic, but they are not very sturdy — especially when you have your arms full of stuff. The opening through the ceiling is often too ...

Learning how to use a ladder safely can keep you out of harm's way or even save your life whether you're painting your house or cleaning your gutters. If you'll be up on your roof, follow our advice ...

*This post may contain affiliate links and I’ll earn a commission if you shop through them. You can read my full disclosure here. Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools ...

Every household needs a step ladder. If you don’t own one, you probably stand on a chair regularly to grab hard-to-reach items in your home. This is inefficient as well as unsafe. Step ladders are ...

Ladders come in a range of styles to suit any number of applications, but step ladders are most common for indoor use. These fold-out, A-frame ladders tend not to surpass 10 feet and typically have ...

Got an old wooden ladder in the back of the garage? Don't leave it there to collect dust. Instead, bring it inside and turn ...