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 ...

The typical cost to install an attic ladder ranges from $340 to $1,240, while the national average cost is $490. There are several factors that affect the cost of attic ladder installation, including ...

The Best Way to Use a Ladder 01:24 Every year thousands of people are injured in ladder-related accidents. Consumer Reports' experts give step-by-step instructions on how to safely use a ladder.

Installing a split heat pump water heater; houseplant pests; installing an attic ladder. Ross Trethewey upgrades a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater, ideal for cold climates. Kevin ...