It’s the time of year when we start to think about the roof: Is there any damage from the winter weather that needs to be repaired? Before you get the ladder, start with a visual inspection from the ...

When you need to clean your gutters or your roof, owning a ladder will help you avoid the cost of outsourcing the task. Unsurprisingly, owning a stable ladder that is the right height makes all the ...

With extension ladders, the base and upper sections must maintain some overlap for support. The top rungs must extend at least two to three feet above the upper edge of a roof or elevated destination ...

In last month’s Truck Ops column (“Stairway to Success ” September issue p. 54) I addressed safe operations on peaked roofs focusing on the use of ground and roof ladders. This month I’ll conclude the ...

Homeowners often want to save money by tackling roof repairs themselves. It sounds simple—grab a ladder, some tools, and fix ...