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Gottaloveit said
on 2/5/2009 I personally think the only way to use an extension ladder safely is to hire a handyman! I'll get HIM to read your article!
TheGlamSquad said
on 1/24/2009 Great article! I am so going to forward this to my father and husband who love climbing in trees to cut them down. Thanks for sharing! 5*****
HowDragon said
on 1/20/2009 Great, informative article on how to use an extension ladder safely. Thanks!
01Bri-Guy said
on 1/16/2009 Great info!! I never seem to feel safe enough on these!! 5*
Analana - said
on 1/15/2009 These are excellent for being safe when using a ladder!
lwitkop said
on 1/13/2009 Climbing on ladders kind of freaks me out, but I think I'd feel a bit more secure with these tips.
tikrit01 said
on 1/13/2009 This is scary but it makes it less scary when you have the proper instructions . Thanks 5 stars!
Shirley Philbrick said
on 1/13/2009 I'm not big enough to hoist the really big extension ladders myself, but have been known to violate rule #5 on the lighter, shorter aluminum ladders. Ok, I'll be more careful ! 5* safety article !
Michele Rappoport said
on 1/13/2009 I was a nervous wreck whenever my husband went up a ladder on our old house. These are excellent tips.
sunshine11219 said
on 1/13/2009 good ladder tips
RachelB said
on 1/13/2009 Great advice on an important safety topic! Thanks!