Best ladders according to redditors

We found 192 Reddit comments discussing the best ladders. We ranked the 101 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Ladders accessories
Extension ladders
Step ladders
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Top Reddit comments about Ladders:

u/Astrocragg · 225 pointsr/BuyItForLife

My list (in addition to what others have said):

  1. Tools: quality hammer, screw drivers (regular and Phil), ratchet set, and pliers/vice grip/channel lock set (preferably one that comes with needle-nose pliers, and a few adjustable wrenches);

  2. Corded drill (I like DeWalt), preferably one that comes with a set of bits, and a grounded extension cord;

  3. One of those multi-position step ladders (like this)

  4. A big cast-iron skillet, the biggest you can find, and an enameled dutch oven (Le Creuset preferred);

  5. Smoke detectors for every room and hallway (maybe a few CO detectors as well if you're in a climate that has a furnace);

  6. Fire extinguisher for the kitchen;

  7. A few of those cheap LED flashlights sprinkled around the house;

    Those are the things you don't think about until you really, REALLY need them (with the exception of the cookware; those you'll wonder how you every went a day without). Everything else you can buy as you need.

u/sal9002 · 151 pointsr/whatisthisthing

Emergency Ladder. Hang out a window. Example

u/boondoggie42 · 63 pointsr/OSHA

Yeah, this is one of those things that osha hates, and the ladder manufacturer hates, but is really fairly safe, as climbing shit goes. I would feel more stable on this than this shit.

u/funbob · 24 pointsr/Albuquerque

I'm going to approach this from a personal safety perspective. I'm unsure if you are looking for personal safety tips or a more grand view of what can be done as a community to improve safety. But I strongly believe everyone needs to take a personal responsibility for their own safety.

  • Buy a gun. Learn how to use and become proficient with it. New Mexico is a shall issue state for concealed carry permits, just need to take the training class and pass the background check. If you don't like or are uncomfortable with the prospect of carrying a gun, I would still at least recommend a shotgun for the home.
  • Walk with a sense of purpose and maintain an awareness of your surroundings at all times. That means face not buried in a phone screen, headphones on, etc. Keep your head on a swivel, constantly be taking in your surroundings, learn how to discreetly assess other people in your vicinity. Always have a plan for escape, evasion, or defense.
  • Never find yourself stuck fiddling for your keys in a parking lot or outside your home. Always have your keys or key fob ready and minimize the time you're standing outside your car or house in a potentially vulnerable situation.
  • Install a tracking device in your car. If it is stolen, recovery becomes easier. Available from your mobile carrier for a nominal monthly fee.
  • Doors locked and windows rolled up at all times in your car.
  • Never leave the car running or warming up unattended. I hope EVERYONE in Albuquerque knows this by now.
  • Front and rear dash cams in your car. Albuquerque drivers are awful and this is very cheap insurance in the event of an incident.
  • Drive a manual transmission car if you are able to. It's a dying skill and a hilarious number of car thieves and carjackers have been thwarted by the elusive manual transmission.
  • Park your car in the garage if you have one. Garage full of crap? Rent a dumpster or get a friend with a pickup truck and get to cleaning. Cars last longer and look nicer when garage kept and it's sooo nice to get into a car that hasn't been sitting and baking in the summer sun or freezing in the dead of winter.
  • In that same vein, enter and exit your home from the garage if you have one. It's a great buffered entry and exit system. Be in your car before you open the garage, and close the garage after you pull in and before you get out of your car. You are never leaving yourself exposed outside this way. I NEVER enter or exit my house through the front door. The only time my front door is ever open is for delivery people.
  • When stopped in traffic, leave yourself an escape route. Select good lanes for escape and leave enough room from the car in front of you to be able to drive your way out of trouble if needed. Carjackings are unfortunately becoming a more and more common thing in Albuquerque, don't leave yourself vulnerable to someone approaching by foot on the street or trying to box you in with another vehicle.
  • Keep the interior of your car clean. No belongings in sight, no change in the cupholders, phone chargers, electronics, nothing at all that could possibly entice someone cruising a parking lot and looking into car windows. Anyone peering into your car should see... nothing. If you drive an SUV or hatchback with an open cargo area, invest in a cargo cover and use it.
  • Doors and windows closed and locked at all times in your home. If you need to keep windows cracked for a swamp cooler or whatever, install some sort of stopper to prevent the window from being opened all the way.
  • Keep all shades and blinds closed, especially at night. You can see inside of a house from a very long distance away at night. No sense in showcasing your stuff and people do cruise through neighborhoods at night, making notes and looking for easy scores. Deny them that ability.
  • Get a dog, or two. Train them to bark at people knocking on the door, then to go to their crates or sit calmly with a command if it's someone you're expecting. And besides, dogs are awesome.
  • Put a no soliciting sign on your door. Surprisingly effective at getting rid of a lot of the door to door riff raff, a large portion of whom are really just people trying to case houses. It's low hanging fruit, but actually works fairly well.
  • If you have a two story home or otherwise live on an upper floor, have an escape ladder. In the event of a home invasion or something more mundane like a fire, it can be the difference between life and death.
  • Install a monitored, well signed alarm system and cameras. Don't be that guy on the street whose house is not protected by and showing signage for an alarm system. Guess whose house is going to be first to be broken into? The goal here is to not make your house impossible to break into, just to make it harder than the other guys house.
  • Maintain the illusion of someone being home even when you're not. That means leave some lights on, leave some music playing, or get one of those nifty TV simulators.
  • Check your home exterior lighting. Make sure it all works. Install the brightest lights that won't piss off your neighbors and leave them on 24/7.
  • Don't leave anything of value in your backyard or any implements that could facilitate entry into your house. No power tools, garden implements, toys, ladders, anything. Leave nothing in your backyard that could even remotely entice someone to hop over the fence or wall and help themselves. That stuff belongs stored in the garage or securely locked in a shed.
  • Trash bins secured where people can't get to them. Shred important documents or anything with personally identifying info before throwing it away.
  • Take the time to get to know your neighbors a bit. If your neighborhood is active on Nextdoor or has a Facebook group, join it. A neighborhood where the neighbors talk to and look out for each other is a safe neighborhood.
  • Speaking of social media, don't telegraph your actions, locations, or the fact you're going to be away on vacation for a week. In this social media addicted world, this is easier said than done, but think before you post something that could be potentially compromising from a safety or security perspective. Turn off location embedding on your smartphone's camera.

    Remember, it's not the job of the police to prevent crime, it's their job to respond to crime. When seconds count and your life is potentially on the line, the police are minutes away. It's up to you to be proactive about your safety and have the means and ability to defend yourself.
u/MGlBlaze · 17 pointsr/Whatcouldgowrong

Aren't these telescoping ladders? I definitely would never trust one of them, but the ladder in the .gif was a pretty standard extension ladder. I see them all the time and never saw them fail on their own.

But then, I've never seen someone stupid enough to try something like putting the bottom of a ladder on anything but solid ground in person either.

u/kickshaw · 15 pointsr/bestoflegaladvice

I would tell the poster to get a fire escape ladder, but no one should remain in that apartment long enough for a ladder to arrive by mail!

u/boolean_ · 15 pointsr/AskReddit
u/chrisbrl88 · 15 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Really? Did you check the surrounding Home Depots on the website? The bigger ones usually have them in stock.

Alternatively, free shipping on Amazon.

u/swanson5 · 14 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I will say that I bought one of those do it all ladders 2 years ago. I personally think it is a nice to have because they last so long and you never know when you might need to get into a weird corner. This is coming from someone that isn't a handy man by any means.

u/Skirrak · 8 pointsr/alaska

How terrible, I was just in one of those units helping a customer on Monday. Every time I've ever lived in dense housing I always had that morbid fear of a fire in the back of my head.

Sounds like the fire alarms were malfunctioning. I hope people are reminded by this tragedy to take the time to make sure all their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working with fresh batteries. In my house we change the batteries every year no matter what and practice fire safety drills including how to use window ladders.

Edit - You should also have renters insurance, when I was renting you could get a years coverage for all your stuff for less than 10 dollars a month.

Be prepared and safe.

Double Edit - Got a pm asking about window ladders. I'm talking about these things.

u/Victorian_Astronaut · 8 pointsr/CrappyDesign
u/sendmorewhisky · 8 pointsr/news

Maybe get one of these emergency ladders.


ResQLadder Fire Escape Ladder, 4 Story Portable Emergency Escape Ladder, 35-Foot, FL35 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q4UXF0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gFDqzbHWTJ1J7

u/FrogPaperweight · 6 pointsr/HomeImprovement
u/JPB1581 · 6 pointsr/preppers

You may want to give these a try.

https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-468094-Three-Story-Anti-Slip-25-Foot/dp/B000H5S96A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483132967&sr=8-2&keywords=3+story+fire+escape+ladder

I purchased two (one to try myself - they are single use, one to stage in my second story where my children sleep) and it worked flawlessly. It may seem a bit expensive but for the $35USD that I paid for my 2-story version was totally worth being able to get to safety in about 15 seconds (and the look I got from my neighbor who wasn't expecting to see me traversing down the side of my house was a bonus as well).

u/gerdesj · 6 pointsr/HomeNetworking

I too live in a '20s build (in the UK.) It's sticks and bricks though and we have dragged it into C21. I also happen to be my company's Fire Worryabouterer and when the missus decided to run a small pet care business from home, I wrote up a fire safety plan for the place to comply with insurance and local council policy. At no time did I bother mentioning the network wiring (I'm also a reasonable cable monkey).

Fire needs three things: Ignition source; something to burn; and oxygen. Oxygen is hard to avoid. Ignition - sparks are unlikely in such low voltage/power - OK, buy shielded CAT6 or CAT6a and earth it. Something to burn: specify cable with fire retardant sleeving.

If you are going to look into fire safety, then do the job properly and please do. It does not cost a lot. Some notes:

  • Get a fire blanket fitted next to your cooker.

  • At least one fire extinguisher per floor - "dry water" (atomized water in nitrogen) is safe for all home fires or foam if that's not available.

  • One shot escape ladder for your bedroom(s) if they are upstairs.

  • Fit plenty of smoke detectors and test them. While you are at it consider CO detectors if necessary.

  • De-fluff the back of the fridge/freezer, cookers, other white goods (especially tumble driers) and use your 'leccy skills to check them regularly for safety. Tumble driers and older white goods are a common source of fire. Can you move the drier out of the house?

  • Check ventilation spaces around devices that spit out heat.

  • Politely suggest the SO stops leaving tea towels and other flameable stuff near the cooker.

  • Check all appliances cough wifey's hair tongs, hair drier ie high power things with probably knackered cables cough. Don't forget the vacuum cleaner and other things stuffed into drawers.

  • Look at wall warts - throw away any that you can't pronounce the manufacturer's name. Ban unbranded charging devices

  • Check your power outlets for spark potential

  • Ban or at least minimise extension cables - add more wall outlets on your rings

  • Ban glass ornaments on window cills.

  • Think about water pipes and potential for mixing water and 'leccy.

  • Think about escape routes.

    Spend a couple of hours over all this and perhaps half an hour updating the plan/notes per year there after. Two small dry water extinguishers + a cooker fire blanket + escape ladder say £150. OK and a couple of minutes testing the alarms when you remember. Walk your house and look hard and remember the three requirements for fire and do your risk assessment. You say you are a sparky with knobs on, so bloody well do your thing and at least test your 'leccy circuits for resistance and other standards.

    If you'd like a copy of my fire plan, then PM me (offer open to all) If I get swamped with requests 8) I'll stick it on a web server and post a link. I think if you show the boss that you are taking things seriously, then she can't complain and besides, you'll need her to proof read and approve the final release. That way you get buy in and perhaps some cred. Finally and most importantly, you will both be a bit safer: fire never happens until it does and then you don't want to be saying "what if".

    https://www.safelincs.co.uk/ultrafire-water-mist-fire-extinguishers/

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kidde-468093-Two-Storey-Escape-Ladder/dp/B00005OU7B/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520634610&sr=8-3&keywords=fire+ladder&dpID=41kOHXbIyCL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
u/trooperjared · 6 pointsr/tifu

Gotta have one of these on hand!

Kidde 468093 KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OU7B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_27UwDb9JGTRJA

Regardless, good luck OP. Wish you all the best.

u/Shark_of_Norway · 5 pointsr/MilitaryPorn
u/PansexualEmoSwan · 5 pointsr/LifeProTips
u/contrarian_barbarian · 5 pointsr/geek

Yep, I bought an extension ladder, and it was delivered for free. That one purchase probably paid for Prime for the year. I love Prime and wouldn't give it up even if it was more than this.

u/Dthdlr · 5 pointsr/CCW

Run

You didn’t say what grade or what floor her room will be on but maybe an escape ladder.. This may be going to far but I’m spit-balling here. Also, if she can’t take the kids with her then it’s going to look pretty bad if she takes off by herself/first.

If the windows don’t open and are tempered she’ll need something like this. I’m not sure if it will work on building saftey glass so you might want to research that more.

Hide

Door wedges that hold doors open can also hold them closed


Fight

Consider adding a tactical flashlight.. Bright, strobe option, Strike Bezel if it comes to that.

If she’s got a good throwing arm maybe lacrosse balls, baseballs, rocks, steel pinballs or something to use in a last ditch effort.

Maybe a whistle - generally remain quite but a very loud piercing whistle could distract. Also, if the time is right it can be used to signal for assistance.

u/awildwoodsmanappears · 5 pointsr/thewalkingdead

Well I have one, and so do other people I know.
The #1 fire escape ladder on Amazon is $35. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

u/MaceotheDark · 5 pointsr/oddlysatisfying

Trust me I’m no stranger to getting things done but I really can’t think of any reason I’d be climbing on a desk or dryer. May I suggest one of these? Rubbermaid RM-3W Folding 3-Step Steel Frame Stool with Hand Grip and Plastic Steps, 200-Pound Capacity, Silver Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EYVF7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M-lBCbWA7V2AA

You are definitely cracking me up lol!

u/flhalfpint · 4 pointsr/TheGirlSurvivalGuide

I always felt better having an alarm system. We have Simplisafe--I think it is $250 for the starter set and should be enough equipment for a one bedroom apartment. It is $25 a month for monitoring with no contract, and you can add on stuff like carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. We have a temperature detector that will alert us if the temp gets below 55 degrees (for the pipes and the cats) if we are out of town. You can take it with you when you move and expand it. I've had mine for almost 10 years, starting with a 2 bedroom condo and now a 3 bedroom house.

Make sure you have a fire extinguisher. They make small ones now that you can keep under the kitchen sink. Also make sure you have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. And a fire ladder if you are on the second floor. Can you tell I am afraid of fires? :)

Find a good pet sitter--one that is insured. I had a friend take care of my cat when I was on vacation...and then she left her in the apartment during a hurricane. I paid someone after that. No one cares as much about your pet as you do. Now it's nice to call someone in an emergency and not be an imposition.

u/nestyjew1945 · 4 pointsr/pics

Just spent hundreds of dollars on fire safety equipment because of this heroic article. FYI:

[Interconnected Smoke Alarms] (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003WITCMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gpvlDb8V524KS)

One on each floor plus bedrooms.

2 Storey Fire Ladder

Also:

Bedroom - smoke alarm, CO alarm, (plus extinguisher in master)
Hallway - smoke alarm, CO alarm,
Kitchen - smoke alarm, extinguisher
Living Room - smoke alarm, CO alarm, extinguisher
Basement - smoke alarm, CO alarm, extinguisher
Garage - fire extinguisher

u/mathematical · 4 pointsr/fosterit

Arizona R21-8-112 5c and 5g


>5c. Identify two routes of evacuation from each bedroom on every floor used by individuals residing in or receiving care in the home. At least one of the exit routes for these bedrooms leads directly to the outside of the home, but shall not lead into an area that serves as a pool enclosure;


>5g. Include the placement of equipment, such as a ladder, that can be safely used by the individuals residing in each upstairs bedroom that have been identified with fire exits.

So that's a little murky. You can say that technically they aren't residing in the room so even though in Arizona you'd have to designate a window exit, it shouldn't legally need a fire ladder. But honestly, it's worth the $33 to put one up there anyways for safety. You can wait for a sale if you want, because I've seen these get down in the low $20s.

u/fondu_tones · 4 pointsr/Filmmakers

I have a tripod. I was working freelance for someone using their equipment who specifically requested handheld footage from me. I'm still relatively new to professional film work so figured I'd ask what is generally a supportive community for any pointers. Was it worth taking the time out of your day to be unhelpful and rude to me for asking for help? Amazon have $20 tripods but if you're willing to spend $5 more you could buy yourself this lovely stepladder to get down of your fucking high horse.

u/muchgibberish · 4 pointsr/Denmark

> De fleste godkendte du køber i forretninger er fine nok,

Enig. Dem man kan købe i IKEA er også ganske fine og holder batteri fint.

> Hvis man er ekstra paranoia, så har man et reb/rebstige liggende under sengen, til at binde rundt om radiatoren så man i det mindste kan komme ud, når der er ild i hele opgangen fordi din alkoholiker underbo er faldet i søvn på sofaen med en tændt smøg i hånden.

Jeg har selv sådan en fætter her liggende i soveværelset, da soveværelset ikke er i stueetagen.

u/mrb33fy88 · 3 pointsr/airsoft

This might not be exactly it but is deff close.

Ohuhu 12.5 FT Aluminum Telescopic Extension Ladder, ONE-BUTTON RETRACTION New Design Telescoping Ladder, ANSI Certified Extendable Ladder with Spring Loaded Locking Mechanism, 330 Pound Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LAHCOQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mKJTDb0NEGVJS

u/EraserGirl · 3 pointsr/LivingAlone

Sturdy step stool ($40) - not the rickety tubular kitchen chair ones, I mean one where you can stand on the top. a Buy it for Life item, not inexpensive, but safe. https://www.amazon.com/Louisville-Ladder-AS3002-6966014-2-Foot/dp/B00182TWL2

Leatherman multi tool (around $50), which i keep in the junk bowl because I can never find a screwdriver fast enough. Pricey new, less expensive when you buy it second hand or in a pawn shop. they don't really break, but you do have to clean and oil them once a year. https://www.amazon.com/LEATHERMAN-Wingman-Multitool-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005DI0XM4/

Cordless drill (under $50), mine basically has the screw driver bit in it 90% of the time. the rest of the time I drill lots of pilot holes. pay attention to the battery... if you can get one with a battery that is shared by other tools in the line, then it is easily replaceable and if you buy another tool in that line you can swap batteries. I like to have 1 battery in the charger and one in the device. https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-Cordless-Driver-BDCDD12C/dp/B0111N8L7I/

Spirit, bubble or torpedo level. (under $10) the Hanging kit usually contains just the wires and hooks, but you need a small spirit level for hanging pictures and shelves evenly. doesn't matter the brand they all work the same https://www.amazon.com/WilFiks-Leveling-Resistant-Different-Visibility/dp/B07M62GJYP/

Small tool boxes vary in quality. I don't know if this is for you or someone else. But don't buy anything unless it's a NAME BRAND, cheap metal tools bend and can break with too much torque. Even the Stanley line that Walmart sells isn't fabulous, but it's better than a nameless brand. I don't like SETS of tools, but you need to start someplace, buy GOOD tools one at a time, I love finding $$$ tools at thrift stores. https://www.amazon.com/STANLEY-94-248-Piece-Homeowners-Tool/dp/B000UHMITE/(i bought a cheap socket set 4 years ago to replace my stolen ones and they already have rust)

Bucket organizer. (around $15) If you buy a SET of tools, take the plastic blow molded container and put it in the recycling. You will never bother putting the tools back in and when you get more tools they won't fit. Bucket Organizers are pockets that fit around a 5 gallon bucket. You shove your tools into the pockets and everything else in the middle. And keep it in the bottom of your closet and carry it to where you need the tools. https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-10030-Bucketeer-BTO/dp/B00GK4TOWK

Tack Hammer. (under $15) You won't need a big 22 oz hammer, but a smaller 16 oz one with a normal handled and then a Tack hammer, these have a narrow head and sometimes are magnetic and hold the nail in place. Tack hammers are easier to use for hanging things exactly where you want them. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-54-304-5-Ounce-Magnetic-Hammer/dp/B00002X1XD

Stud finder.(under $20) uses a battery, and lets you know where the studs are behind drywall. BEST PURCHASE EVER. https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Stud-Finder-Wall-Detector/dp/B07VLDTVFQ/ any brand will work fine.

Digital Infared Thermometer (under $20) Non-contact Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun - ALSO BEST PURCHASE EVER... works in the kitchen for food and oven temp, fridge temp, and for locating drafts and cold spots around doors and windows. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-Contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G

Toilet Plunger - the sort with the extra bit on the end. https://www.amazon.com/Get-Bats-Out-Plunger-Bathroom/dp/B00ODD5MD0 you do NOT want to be waiting around for someone to unblock your toilet. It may be disgusting but scoop out some of what's in the toilet before you start plunging, it's less disgusting than having to mop it off the floor. You want the plunger that makes a seal around the bottom.

BUCKET. (under $10) mine is constantly in use, i keep it in the tub and toss wet things into it. I have gone through EVERY TYPE on offer...I was so sick of plastic buckets, that warped and stained, where the handles ripped out. But the BEST and cheapest one I have ever found is a flat back duraflex bucket for watering horses. Not kidding. Made of a hard polyethylene these things are designed to be flung around and stepped on by 2000 lb animals. https://www.amazon.com/LITTLE-GIANT-Flat-Back-Dura-Flex-Plastic/dp/B000HHLHPS/ these are cheap if you buy them in a feed store, but even with the shipping on Amazon it is WELL WORTH the money. You will need a bucket when you empty the back of the toilet tank to change the flushing flapper or gasket, and you will need it when you empty the commode itself, if you have to change out the wax seal underneath.

Blanket hangers. (6 for $27) yeah this is obscure, but when I moved I lost a LOT of storage space. These saved my sanity. I use them to hang up quilts and sleeping bags in the back of the closet OFF SEASON. I also use them to hang blankets, sheets curtains and stuff once they come out of the laundry aren't quite dry. I didn't even know there was such a thing before now I wouldn't give them up. https://www.amazon.com/Stock-Your-Home-Comforter-Organization/dp/B00EUG51JU

Flashlight. ($30-50) I've written about these before. Until I bought a GOOD one, I had no idea how bad the others were. Cheap flashlights are great to have scattered about in the cellar, or in the junk drawer. but if you really want TO SEE, get a great flashlight. I gifted myself one for christmas one year and I love it. It hangs by the door and if I am going to be out very late or the weather is bad, I shove it in my bag. It will also illuminate Well past the end of the porch and into the yard if I hear a noise. https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Carded-SabreLite-Flashlight-Yellow/dp/B01CKAIYV4 any very good brand will do, but I found Maglites to be dangerously useless.

u/drtonmeister · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

People I know that have the 17 Ft. Type IA Multi-Task Ladder say it is branded Vulcan and is fine.

I find that style immensely heavy. Using it in trestle form is OK, on stairs or uneven surfaces it is great, and as an extension ladder it requires a couple of helpers to get it lifted into place.

u/voxhumano · 3 pointsr/RealEstate

I love this ladder: Little Giant 14016-001 Alta One Type 1 Model 22-foot Ladder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G7TAEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2PMczbN3QXRA9

It's heavy, but great to have an adjustable ladder for different internal height ceilings, and the folding ladder means you can get up onto your roof. Also invest in a light weight step stool for every day jobs (getting stuff off high shelves, changing bulbs, etc)

u/nixnootz7 · 3 pointsr/OSHA
u/wking28 · 3 pointsr/GoRVing

I saw this ladder online. Is it good enough for RV? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8FW654

u/lordnecro · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I have two of the Little giants. I found the 17' was good, but occasionally I couldn't quite reach stuff. The 22' has been great though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E1AQE46/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/motodoto · 3 pointsr/bartenders

https://www.amazon.com/Cosco-Step-Folding-Stool-Rubber/dp/B0032JRVPI/

If the bar isn't willing to have one of these for ya, that would probably suck to work there anyways, it's cheap and it helps people do their job.

u/Lost_Afropick · 3 pointsr/Blackfellas

Okay I've been sufficiently frightened. Over here in the UK the news has been nothing but the giant tower fire for days now...

I've been motivated to buy one of these things. I live on the third floor myself but I figure I can climb down two and jump one. Fuck it, I'll hopefully never ever use it and it will sit in a cupboard being useless but I know I have it.

u/DrkMith · 3 pointsr/Nest

I would also recommend getting emergency ladders if you cant get down safely from a bedroom window:
Kidde 468093 KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OU7B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E07xDbV92QK4V

u/firesquasher · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Ive installed a telescoping attic ladder before. They sell them at HD and Lowes and are meant for close quarters. It could work with what you have. Youd have to add a new header beam to make the opening a little smaller. (The new opening would be square not rectangular) The only downside would be navigating your head around the closet opening while climbing.

Maybe something like this at amazon

u/rezachi · 2 pointsr/DIY

I watched my friend’s 3 year old this weekend and we accomplished the same result with a step stool.

I suppose if you have a tippy toddler this might help keep them upright? I’m not really sure what else this gives you.

u/boundingalong · 2 pointsr/GoRVing

Our rv has a rear ladder but i really do not trust it. I need to get up top now and again to clean or adjust solar panels.

I carry this ladder. Does what i need and fits in the basement. Weighs about 25lbs.
They come in multiple heights. my rig is about 12ft high so i got a few feet higher so i could safely reach the top.
https://www.amazon.com/Xtend-Climb-785P-Telescoping-Professional/dp/B000JIL4Z8

u/snarr · 2 pointsr/trees

Graffiti artist here, it really depends on where it is. Usually we climb, sometimes these fire escape ladders are used, and sometimes the graffiti is old, and there used to be a structure or platform below it, that has since got removed. Sorry if that wasn't very clear I'm at a [7]

u/LMGagne · 2 pointsr/AskNYC

Is it that you personally don't have a fire escape accessible from one of the windows in your apartment or that there are no fire escapes at all on your building? If it's the latter, that might be against the fire code. You should call 311 to check.

Either way, your best bet is a roll up ladder you can store in a closet or behind your couch or something. You'd be looking for something like this, that is made for an appropriate height.

u/TheNinjaOf636 · 2 pointsr/OSHA

Not sure id it would help in your perticular situation as i havent seen the stairs, but i typically use this type of ladder when im doimg stuff on stairs, its a godsend. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G7TAEA/ref=pd_aw_lpo_60_bs_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RE26R9MWV10SFCH58WB4

u/catybaby · 2 pointsr/fosterit

I got a drop down ladder from Amazon for about $30 and the case worker was okay with that and it just sits in the closet in the child's room. We rent so I needed something less permanent.

Here is the link to the one I got Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OU7B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UyeNxbD6NCBJV

u/woopmobile · 2 pointsr/Jeep

I have a small step ladder, like 3 feet tall. I set it up and rest the door on it, align the hinges and only have to raise it a few inches to get them inserted.

http://www.amazon.com/Louisville-Ladder-AS3002-300-Pound-Stepladder/dp/B00182TWL2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1457520060&sr=8-5&keywords=small+step+ladder

u/Niboomy · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement
u/entrepreneuranon · 1 pointr/HVAC

Little Giant Ladders 10121 SkyScraper 300-Pound Duty Rating Adjustable Stepladder, 21-Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009H5J82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5QgyCb3S55ZS7

We’re picking this one up soon. 21’ allows us to access most of what we need, and the 300 lb. rating makes it safe. As far as I know, this is the tallest A-frame ladder on the market with this rating that doesn’t have the telescoping center, which we just will not send our guys up on.

I’ve always been told not to get the fiberglass ones, because over time the integrity of the ladder is compromised as it starts to splinter, exposure to sunlight, etc.

EDIT: because that A-frame is heavyyyy and pretty much needs two people to set up, I’d also recommend this:

Little Giant 22-Foot Velocity Multi-Use Ladder, 300-Pound Duty Rating, 15422-001 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E1AQE46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rVgyCbT17XAX9

It also comes in a 26 ft version, can stabilize on multiple surfaces, and has wheels to roll it!

u/Jer_Cough · 1 pointr/boston

You or the landlord can buy a couple of these. I've lived in places where they were provided in lieu of fire escapes (historic homes).

u/zilfondel · 1 pointr/worldnews
u/borge12 · 1 pointr/Frugal

I moved in February. Currently our house is almost empty, but I'm cool with that.

I have bought several things. A ladder, a mower, and the Nest.

The ladder has many uses and the mower is electric, so I don't need to pay for gas. The Nest was something I could have avoided buying, but I wanted the ability to control the thermostat remotely and be able to sense when I'm there or not, as we end up being gone for much of the summer.

I did end up buying some cheapo tools from Harbor Freight, but aside from that we have just been recovering and saving for home improvement projects and furnishings.

u/G-razer · 1 pointr/worldnews

Hmm, a lot cheaper option than single user abseiling harness/carabiner/rope option. In fact, this one is ridiculously cheap I reckon my landlord should provide them to every apartment. There are mains powered fire alarms everywhere, but once you are alerted to the fact the building is burning there appears to be no way of physically escaping.

u/wednesdayyayaya · 1 pointr/todayilearned

Hi, I'm writing to you to remind you of this comment. Do not put it off.

I will search on the internet this weekend, and contact a trusted worker next week, to see if I can install hooks on the kitchen balcony. That way, I will have an exit if ever the stairs go up in flames.

I will also buy and leave some kind of safety plank (?) in the kitchen, so I can at least cross to my neighbor's balcony if there's a fire. My neigbors have a different staircase.

And finally, I will buy fire extinguishers. I have a small one, but apparently the small, 1L ones don't really do much.

Home fire extinguishes can:

  1. Kill a small fire when it's just started, and

  2. Clear a path through the fire so you can escape.

    You have a baby, your building is 100 years old (hey, mine too!), let's not put off safety measures any longer. I will honestly start all these things this weekend, I should have done it earlier. I've lived here for a year and a half already...

    EDIT: Hi again, another comment posted this:

    https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-468094-Three-Story-Anti-Slip-25-Foot/dp/B000H5S96A/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&dpID=51Odcg9LC0L&dpPl=1&keywords=4%2Bstory%2Bfire%2Bescape%2Bladder&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&psc=1&qid=1497475010&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_2&sr=8-2&th=1

    It's, literaly, a fire escape ladder! I'm totally researching and buying one of those. Just thought you might want to know!
u/Zencyde · 1 pointr/OSHA

I could never see you needing more than 2 of these, ever.

u/dmals · 1 pointr/DIY

You can get them for smaller openings. Instead of folding down they are more similar to an extension ladder

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006VE3WI6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1417542042&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

u/TwistedViking · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

Assuming you're talking about putting the ladder perpendicular to the stairs, there are a lot of devices like this: https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Security-Ladder-Aide-ladders-stairs/dp/B01N5G2UGX/

u/MainPFT · 1 pointr/AutoDetailing

I use a collapsible step stool similar to this.

u/PMME_ROOMESCAPEGAMES · 1 pointr/Whatcouldgowrong

I actually know the model of ladder she's using. That little telltale orange bit in the middle is basically a lock-pin and is how it stays straight.

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Giant-Ladder-Systems-12026/dp/B007USNAJ8

Notice it doesn't have feet in the normal sense, it has rubbery caps.

u/LAFD · 1 pointr/LosAngeles

/u/asshair,

There are readily available escape ladders for two story buildings. Here is but one example:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OU7B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_5RRazbR81YD64

This again is an example, and not an endorsement!

We can't imagine not having one of these ladders, which easily folds for underbed storage.

Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department

Yes, LAFD has an official subreddit at /r/LAFD

u/daddy-dj · 1 pointr/AskUK

>What should I look for, how much might it cost, and any helpful words or advice?

I bought a 3-bed-converted-to-4-bed house (my son has the attic so the rest of the house can be kept tidy!). The previous owners spent £30K converting the attic, which includes a large bedroom, a fancy bathroom and a study.

Things to look out for:

  • is there enough room for the new stairs leading to the attic? (mine are noticeably thinner than a normal staircase because of this)
  • If you fit "Velux" windows (which you definitely should do, due to the heat in an attic) it gets bloody noisy when it rains!
  • Check that you don't currently have a water tank in the attic and factor the cost of re-plumbing your house if additional work is required to address that... I think they changed the boiler in my house at the same time, which I guess was related to the attic conversion.
  • Fire doors are required, and you should really have a fire escape sorted (something like this is ideal).

    Personally I love mine and would definitely consider getting another one if I decide to move house again.
u/Zen_Drifter · 1 pointr/Insurance

Field damage appraiser/adjuster since 1994 here:

  1. On site on a property claim you'd be taking photos, taking measurements with a tape measure, asking questions about how the damage happened and any steps taken to mitigate further damage after the event. I use one of those brown clipboards but a lot of adjusters "storage clipboards" like this, except usually plastic instead of metal. Property adjusters usually have a car large enough to hold a folding ladder.

    Back in the 90's my carrier had me wearing a suit & tie, even climbing on roofs and such. We even wore leather-soled shoes on asphalt roofs and slip-on covers like Cougar Paws to keep from sliding off roofs. Nowadays we wear khaki pants, a light jacket, and light hiking boots/shoes.

  2. A "Multi-line" adjuster is somebody who looks at claims from multiple lines of business, like property, auto, and casualty/injury claims. A "general adjuster" is actually a specific type of property adjuster with a high level of authority. This position is defunct at a lot of companies now but in the 90's it would usually be a property adjuster with 20-30 years of experience who handled really big commercial/homeowner losses. Like stuff so big they may get fewer claims in an average month than you could count on one hand. Most companies have their field claims staff split-up by line of business but a few still have multi-line reps. it is conceivable that one would be assigned a slip & fall at the same time as handling a hurricane damage claim. If I was creating a character for this they'd not be a CAT team member but perhaps the usual local guy who did regular multi-line claims and was helping out the cat team while they were in his area.

  3. In the 90's it would normally take a couple weeks before you'd go look at a claim like somebody being injured by a door. it would take that long to filter through the system. Even for a serious car accident it might be a few days. i was a field casualty adjuster in the 90's and even very serious car and home accidents didn't reach my in-box for at least several days. Sometimes it was months.
u/TimsterT · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

I use one to get into the attic of my townhouse. Its great because I can collapse it and store it off to the side in my closet. Its portable enough to move around.

This is the one I have: ladder

u/claussen · 1 pointr/Showerthoughts

Sorta... I just checked my original order, and it was $163 with free prime 2 day. Today it's $208 and one week shipping, and not sold by or shipped from Amazon.
Still not complainin'.
https://www.amazon.com/Werner-MT-22-300-Pound-Telescoping-Multi-Ladder/dp/B0000VYDHU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505349485

u/1woahtu · 1 pointr/fixit

maybe it is time to get a new one

u/breezy727 · 1 pointr/AskWomen

Safety things! Make sure you buy yourself a small fire extinguisher to keep under the kitchen sink. Check the batteries in your fire alarms the first night you're there, and replace them every six months or burn the shit out of your food to test them regularly (what I end up doing). If you live in a second-story or above apartment, buy a collapsible rope ladder to keep under your bed! Something like this that you could easily pull out and climb down to safety with if you wake up and find your apartment's hallways are on fire.

Other things I've found are useful are kitchen essentials like a crock pot. You can buy one cheap from Target for $15 and it cooks a week's worth of food at once. When I moved out I bought a ton of those Tupperware containers so I'll cook a good meal for four in the crock pot or on the stove and then freeze three portions to take to the office or to reheat if I get home late and am tired. My biggest problem with living alone is food waste - I'll buy a bag of bagels or something, eat two, and forget about the rest until they're bad a moldy. The best way I've found to combat this is to really precisely plan your meals out. I go shopping every two weeks and I'll plan for 10 dinners, with the idea that most lunches will be leftovers and some nights I'll eat leftovers or go out with friends. So I'll have a list to buy ingredients for those 10 dinners and that's it. I'll buy some fresh fruit and some juice maybe, but I strictly keep myself on menu. It really cuts down on waste and it keeps me from just grabbing fast food on the way home because I don't have anything planned and I'm too tired to cook.

u/propita106 · 1 pointr/AskAnAmerican

Central California here. We have a 1942 house (I believe it’s fairly house-style-dependent).

We had a ladder of sorts affixed to the wall at our attic access. Husband took that down some years after he bought a pull-down metal ladder. He cut plywood for the “door” and did all the work himself--he’s gotten lots of compliments from workmen who’ve come to the house.

Kinda a combination of this and this.

My mom in Southern California has a 1937 house. Her attic access has NO ladder. It’s a very small opening with a cover in the attic.

u/Yellow_Midnight_Golf · 1 pointr/GoRVing

Has anyone tried the telescoping ladder? I've run into this on Amazon and thought it might be great for the TT, but it seems like it would have to be a perilous climb. What do you think?

u/wdjm · 0 pointsr/DIY

Safest is to get some scaffolding, and set it up in the stairwell with 'long legs' on the low end and 'short legs' at the top of the stairs. Next option is this kind of ladder system if you can get one. (it's a good thing to have around..)

And then, of course, you have the roller-on-a-stick option, which I personally hate due to the mess, the difficulty of maintaining correct pressure on the end of a pole, and trying to stay steady on steps while your eyes are focused on the ceiling.

u/DoktorJeep · 0 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I've been happy with this one

Xtend & Climb 785P Aluminum Telescoping Ladder Type I Professional Series, 15.5-Foot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JIL4Z8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7QTBxbEFF1JVM

u/RhythmicRampage · -6 pointsr/PublicFreakout

You could do it for free if you live near some train tracks.