At the end of this summer, a dear friend of mine climbed up on his roof to clean the gutters. This guy is like a brother to me, not just a neighbor but a pal I’ve known for years, college-educated and ...

In newer construction, attic fires pose unique challenges, making fireground tactics difficult at best. One effective tactic that can help: using a ladder crew to support the crews operating inside ...

Dear Kristin: People most often use step ladders to get up into the attic, but they are not very sturdy — especially when you have your arms full of stuff. The opening through the ceiling is often too ...

Q–My new home has an access panel that leads to the attic area. I am tired of using a dangerous stepladder to get to this part of my home. A folding attic ladder is of some interest to me. However, ...

You're a supervisor, and your crew is on a job where they need two 12-foot ladders, but all you have are two 10-foot ladders. Bill says he can step up beyond the red line on his ladder. In fact, he ...

Without an attic ladder or set of stairs, a home’s attic usually has untapped potential. Homeowners know it’s up there, but it’s a hassle to access for storage, much less use as a living space.