Watching leaves turn to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange every fall is one of the best things about nature. The only problem is that they don’t stay those vibrant colors for quite long enough ...
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Fall is the time for yard cleanups and readying homes for the winter ahead. Use extra caution when climbing ladders for jobs such as cleaning gutters or hanging holiday ...
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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
This is the time of year when people dig their ladders out of their garages not just to put up holiday decorations, but also because keeping gutters clean in the wintertime is crucial. Unfortunately, ...
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How Can You Clean Gutters Without a Ladder?

Gutter cleaning is essential home maintenance, but there's no need to jump on a ladder. Here's how to do it from the ground.
Consider the simple household ladder: It can provide that needed boost to get you up a tree or attack those leaf-clogged gutters, but it can also slip, tip, wobble, topple, bend or simply collapse. So ...
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 ...
Reaching for the stars is admirable. But overreaching while standing on a ladder can be disastrous. March is National Ladder Safety Month, since spring is the time many folks decide to clear the ...
It's no secret that homeowners need a variety of tools for home improvement projects. Of the necessary tools—like drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers—ladders serve an important role in getting ...