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 ...

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

Anybody who is “owned by a home” probably has a step ladder. Most of us have been using step ladders since we were kids. We are comfortable with using them, and therein lies the greatest danger. One ...

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 ...

As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...

A ladder in good condition will easily hold your weight and a lot more. If a ladder is dented, bent, cracked, or split, you don’t know how much weight it will hold. That's why it is so important to ...