Ladders

Stay safe on the job and reach those hard to get places with the best step and adjustable ladders for your home improvement projects.

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What to Know About Telescoping Ladders

Telescoping ladders provide a portable, easy way to work at modest heights. We'll look at their pros and cons for DIYers.

Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Pruners and Loppers

Pruning a tree is a lot easier if you have the right tools. Here's everything you need to know about...


The Top 12 Household Cleaning Tips For The Really Tough Stuff

Even the most stubborn stains and hard-to-reach spots are no match for these secret cleaning solutions.


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3 All-Around Tools Every Homeowner Should Have on Hand

These general DIYer tools will come in handy at home many times over.


Werner Hosting Free Webinars for Ladder Safety Month

What better time to delve into ladder safety than National Ladder Safety Month?

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Leveling a Ladder Has Never Been Easier

Balancing a ladder on stairs, cracked concrete or other uneven surfaces can be a harrowing experience unless you own a...


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How to Build a Mechanized Storage Lift In Your Garage

A high shelf that automatically lowers with the push of a button.

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What Is the New Gooseneck Paint Brush?

Banish the idea of "unreachable" places to paint with a gooseneck paintbrush.


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Stuff We Love: A Step Up On Ladders

Stay safe and be productive with these two high performance ladders and an ingenious accessory.


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Stepladder Safety Basics: Choosing the Right Ladder and Staying Safe

Ladder accidents cause 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths per year. Stay safe by taking a few moments to prepare for...


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35 Automotive Maintenance Tasks You Can DIY

Car maintenance seems daunting at first, but start small and work up the car repair ladder. Here are 100 car...

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What to Know About Attic Ladders

Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim it.


How to Install an Attic Lift

Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button


Leaning Tower of Shelves

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This stylish but sturdy leaning ladder shelf unit will neatly...


How to Make a Blanket Ladder with Dowels

This how to make a blanket ladder project is so simple and on-trend! Learn how to make a high-end-looking blanket...


Easy Garage Storage Solutions

4 quick and simple DIY storage projects

10 Super Useful Ladder Hacks for Homeowners

These brilliant tips will help you work safer and smarter with your ladders.


10 Ways to Repurpose Repurposing Projects That Aren’t Trendy Anymore

Tired of your mason jar lanterns or ladder shelves? With our tongue firmly planted in our cheek, we came up...


Why You Should Use Plastic Grocery Bags for Washing Windows

Stop making unnecessary trips up and down a ladder when window washing


Never, Ever Use Your Ladder Like This

This window washer is making the most of a ladder that’s too short. But if his luck runs out, he’ll...


Ladder Hack: Onboard Tool Storage

Stop the busy work of climbing up and down a ladder


DIY Magnetic Tape Measure

You'll want to add a magnet to the end of every tape measure after reading this tip!


Ladder Hack: Magnet Extra Hand

Attaching a magnet to the top of ladders to hold nuts, bolts, nails, screws and other metal fasteners can help...


Ladder Stabilizers

Work faster and smarter—and feel 10 times safer!

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Tips and Techniques for Safe Extension Ladder Setup and Use

Tips and Techniques for Safe Extension Ladder Setup and Use


How to Work with Scaffolding Safely

How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.


How to Build a Copper Trellis for Your Garden

Solder up this trellis in a weekend with ordinary copper tubing


Make a Shoe Rack with Modern Style

Here's how to make a trendy, modern ladder shelf for your entry with just $35 worth of supplies and only...