These days, older adults are more active and still performing domestic tasks that past generations might have given up on by now. They are more likely to continue doing modest home maintenance and household repairs using a stepladder than get tradespeople in to do tasks for them, which is a good and independent line.However, aging …
Painting tasks, both indoors and outside, involve more than just the final painting. Adequate preparation is crucial to a good result. Surfaces need to be cleaned and rubbed down; any damage you find will require repairing and holes filled and smoothed before the paint cans come out.Any of these tasks have the potential to distract …
Cleaning gutters is a straightforward task many homeowners have to do a couple of times a year, mainly in the spring and fall.You need to clear leaves, moss, and other organic material out of the guttering, clean the eavestrough and flush the downpipe clear of any blockage.Keeping gutters clean helps prevent roof leaks and water …
Household maintenance in stairwells is often not the easiest work to do safely, especially where ladders are involved. It can be downright tricky. Werner MT22 used in A-frame mode If you are using a combination ladder like the one here, then by using it as an A-frame ladder and extending one side only, working on …
The Werner MT Series is a telescoping aluminum ladder design rated at 300 pounds capacity, that effectively provides four ladders in one: An extension ladder, twin stepladder (300 pounds capacity on each side), stairway ladder and scaffold.This review is about the 22 feet model. Other sizes are 13, 17 and 26 feet versions. Fold and slide …
The 15.5 feet version of Xtend & Climb’s Professional Series is their tallest telescoping ladder.It is a heavy-duty ladder used by DIY-ers as well as contractors. It is durable and lightweight, and when retracted, has a storage height of only 36.5 inches. Telescoping ladders are a suitable replacement for conventional extension ladders and take up a …
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Not everyone feels at ease working high up a ladder. The view from the top looking down can seem a lot further away than when you are looking up, especially if you are not a regular user. When you work high up, the last thing you want to experience is the ladder slipping sideways.So making …
An alternative to a wood or aluminum attic ladder is one made of steel. This FAKRO attic ladder uses a steel, scissor movement to effect a nicely engineered solution to gaining access to your attic space. This ladder is a pre-framed unit designed for you to install into a ceiling opening. The ceiling door has …
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If you are looking for a quality ladder that is easy to use, transport, and store, the Telesteps 1600EP could be worthy of your consideration.The 1600EP is a professional grade 12.5 feet telescoping extension ladder from the creator of the World’s original telescopic ladder. When fully extended, it enables a reach of about 16 feet. …
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Any homeowner doing home maintenance or home improvements will appreciate the usefulness of a ladder or two. It is not just professional builders, painters, and roofers who find ladders an indispensable tool.With so much choice, what is the best way to go about choosing a ladder? Where do you start? Table of Contents Types of …
