To carry a ladder safely, carry it at the midpoint over one shoulder, with the front end slightly elevated. If you want to pick fruit, trim branches, paint a ceiling, build a pergola, hang a birdhouse ...

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 ...

The two very best ways to hurt yourself while clearing snow from your roof are 1) falling off the ladder on your way up to the roof and 2) falling off the ladder on your way down from the roof. Of ...

1. Wear shoes with non-skid soles for proper grip. 2. Clean oil or other debris from the ladder before use and ensure that the rungs or steps are completely dry. 3. Inspect the ladder before use to ...

It's almost impossible to maintain a home without a ladder. Used incorrectly, however, even the sturdiest of ladders is an accident waiting to happen. Here are hints for surviving your next ascent.

The two very best ways to hurt yourself while clearing snow from your roof are 1) falling off the ladder on your way up to the roof and 2) falling off the ladder on your way down from the roof. Of ...