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As we know, ladders are an essential part of both our home and working lives. They provide us with a way of reaching the roof to clean out the gutter or retrieve a lost ball, and they allow us to carry in with a wok day as something like a painter or plasterer. Ladders are the centre of many people’s livelihoods, but we would never know as the ladder is so often forgotten about. When we choose our ladders it is based on the material used as well. Here are the four main materials used to make ladders, and some of the advantages they hold for those interested in purchasing them. Aluminium Ladders Probably one of the most popular materials for a ladder to be made from, aluminium is particularly favoured among home owners for its reasonable price and lightweight feel. They are cheaper than..

Ladders may be tools, but they can also be so much more than that. In fact, ladders have featured frequently in world record attempts, as people try to break the record for things like the longest ladder, and ladders balanced on their chins. Across the world, people have broken all sorts of interesting records with ladders and created some pretty amazing results. Take a look at some of the best ladder world records – they really are quite amazing. Longest time balancing an eight-foot ladder on its leg on a chin In 2013, Brian Pankey broke his own record of 13.72 seconds for balancing a ladder on its leg on his chin. The new record was an absolutely amazing 55.85 seconds, which is a massive leap from his original number. This young American had a lot to feel proud of after his ama..

Ladders are an essential part of our lives, and one that we take for granted more often than we might realise. They are everywhere, and they surround our lives  appearing in places you may not have even noticed before. In fact, some ladders are so noteworthy that they have been become famous among those who admire the tool. Some are ancient, and others a little more modern. However, what they all share is their purpose and name, providing a way to reach a higher level. There are three main ladders that are considered famous around the world, and they are listed here for your enjoyment.  The Church of the Holy Sepulchre This ladder in Jerusalem is considered to be a revelation as it is the proposed site of the death and resurrection of Jesus.  As a result, the actual site has been a popula..

Ladders are incredibly useful tools, and they help us with our daily lives frequently. In fact, we often forget how useful the ladder can be and how long it has been around. As with everything, the word 'ladder' originated from somewhere, and it can be interesting to look into the past and discover the origin of the name as well as its evolution through time. So, after quickly refreshing ourselves with the early origins of the ladder, we can take a look the etymology of this important tool and discover exactly where the word came from. A Brief History We have covered this before but for those of you who are new to our blog, it is thought that ladders originated around 10,000 years ago as they were found in cave paintings in Spain. This shows that they have been around for a very long tim..

There are so many different types of ladder, each one serving a different purpose and being idea for certain jobs and situations. Before you get started buying a ladder or using one for a job, it is worth doing a little investigation and finding out which ladder is the best for the task at hand, and maybe even looking at some of the ones that might suit you well in future jobs whether it is professionally or around the house. Here are some of the most popular ladder types and the uses that they are ideal for. Telescopic Ladders These ladders are becoming quite popular, and it is not hard to see why. The telescopic ladder is both easy to use and transport, especially as it is so compact. It is able to slight both inwards and outwards, making it fully collapsible for the ease of the tradesma..

Admittedly sometimes more artistic than practical, there are pieces of furniture out there that are made from ladders, whether repurposed or taken apart and put together to make something new. From shelving units to sofas, ladders have been used to create all sorts of living room and general home pieces. Recycling is an important aspect of our society, however, so perhaps reusing old wooden ladders is not as whacky as it first sounds. Here are some interesting, and some bizarre, pieces of furniture that have been made using ladders. You never know, you might even have some ideas for your own old ladders. Shelving Ladders can be used for several types of shelving. Some have been attached to the walls horizontally and the gaps between the rungs used as shelving for books and other mi..

Ladders are great and useful tools, and ones that we would certainly be stuck without. Ladders are more prominent in our lives than we might think, and even feature in a number of board games and general games for children. Of course, there is one obvious one we can all think of, which will be included here, but there are more ladder related games than just Snakes and Ladders! Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is an ancient Indian game, that has origins based on morality, and was used to teach children and adults what good and bad deeds were. The original game had “squares of virtue”where the ladders represented good deeds, and the snakes represented the bad ones. The number of ladders is less than the number of snakes to remind us that the path to being a good and moral pe..

It may seem a little bizarre, but there is in fact a contest for climbing ladders in the fastest time. It takes place across the world every year, and is simply known as the ladder climbing contest. There are many videos of it to be found on the internet, and the sheer speed of some of the people involved is really quite extraordinary. Here is some more information about this bizarre yes fascinating competition. Who is Involved? It actually started as a competition for firemen, sort of similar to their own version of the Olympics. It’s a popular sport in America, but has also taken hold of some firefighting institutes across Europe as well. It’s a great way for them to keep fit, stay active, and even raise money for charity or to fund further training by selling tickets and turni..

When you’re in need of some motivation or inspiration, there’s nothing like a good quote. Someone else's words and thoughts can influence and encourage you. They can help you to overcome difficult patches in your life, and offer you guidance. There are some great quotes that mention ladders, from celebrities to authors. Hopefully some of these ladder related quotes will offer you a bit of inspiration today! “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” - Ayn Rand Ayn Rand was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for her novels ‘The Fountainhead’ and ‘Atlas Shrugged’. This quote from her reminds us that to be successful, we must first take advantage of any opportunities that come our way. “It's incredibly easy to get caug..

If you want a new ladder for your home, you might be surprised at the different varieties out there. Even if you don’t fancy doing your own home improvements, there are going to be times when you want to save some money and do a job yourself. You might want to get up to the roof and clear the guttering, you may want to put a new lightbulb in or simply put up the Christmas decorations. Choosing the right ladder that covers most of the things you are going to need to do at one point or another is important. Of course, if you have the space you can opt to get several different types – a sectional ladder for outdoor work, a combination ladder that can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor jobs, or a simple step ladder that just gives you that extra few feet so you can reach a cert..