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 ...

Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and locked. For an extension ladder, ensure that the base is approximately one foot ...

Got an old wooden ladder in the back of the garage? Don't leave it there to collect dust. Instead, bring it inside and turn ...