Ladders can be intimidating if you're not experienced with them, and while ladders do come with some risk, they're much safer than climbing on counters or wobbly furniture to get the height you want.

Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...

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