We recently uncovered a statistic from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors that in 2021 more than 164,000 emergency room visits and just over 300 deaths in the United States ...

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Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.

Ladder Type There are three types of attic ladders: wood, aluminum, and stainless steel. Homeowners will want to consider their design preference, budget, weight, and physical strength when choosing a ...

The invention of ladders has been traced back at least 10,000 years, to a primitive cave painting in Spain. The ladder is a tool of man – so basic in nature – that it most likely took shape along with ...

Every household in America probably has a ladder in it, maybe it's a step stool or a ladder that extends eight feet or more into the air. Either way, there is a right and there is a wrong way to use ...

Every year more than 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries, according to the American Ladder Institute. Every time you climb a ladder, you risk becoming ...

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently published statistics that illustrate the dangers of ladder accidents. In the United States, more than 500,000 people a year are treated for ...