Most do-it-yourselfers perform death-defying acts without a net. When working from a ladder, you should take precautions to keep safe. Here are a few tricks: Before you climb on that first step, ...

That’s the question posed by Mike Van Bree, a safety expert with the American Ladder Institute, adding that he has the answer. “People look at the instructions and think they already know what they ...

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.

Learning how to use a ladder safely can keep you out of harm's way or even save your life whether you're painting your house or cleaning your gutters. If you'll be up on your roof, follow our advice ...

Stepladders come in several sizes; the three most popular sizes used by homeowners are 4, 6, and 8 feet. Regardless of the ladder size, the following safety rules apply: • First, when opening a ...