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 ...

The purpose of a ladder is very straightforward: to extend one’s reach. Using one is quite simple, too. However, as prehistoric man soon discovered, this wonderful invention could also slide, slip, ...

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 ...

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The Best Way to Use a Ladder 01:24 Every year thousands of people are injured in ladder-related accidents. Consumer Reports' experts give step-by-step instructions on how to safely use a ladder.