Motivational Ladder Quotes
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 [...]
How to Measure for a Loft Ladder
Many people worry about measuring for loft ladders, but with a little know how the task is very simple. In this article we have created some simple tips that will ensure you get a ladder that will fit your loft appropriately. The first measurement you may need to know about is the floor to floor height. In simple terms this is the distance between the floor where the base of your ladder will sit and the floor of the room above. This would normally be the floor of your loft. You will need to know this measurement if you require one of the following loft ladders: telescopic, sliding or concertina. This [...]
How to Find the Right All-Purpose Ladder for Your Home
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 [...]
Ladders in Dreams
There are many common dreams we might have as we lay down to sleep at night – falling from a great height, realising you’ve left your clothes at home, your teeth falling out. And there’s much information on what complex emotions these dreams could represent for us. But what does it mean if you dream about ladders? Dreaming of a ladder can represent that there is a goal you want to attain. It’s somewhere out of reach, perhaps because it is hard to meet or causes you stress and anxiety. Either way, it’s something you need to work for. Interestingly enough, it’s not just having a ladder in your dream that [...]
How to Ensure Your Ladder is Stable
If you are working at height it is likely that you will need to work on a ladder. If used inappropriately ladders can be incredibly dangerous and can result in significant injuries and even death. For those that are nervous about working on a ladder, we have put together a list of things you should do to ensure you ladder is stable before you use it. Firstly it is important to check the condition of the ladder. This may sound like a no brainer, but you would be surprised at the amount of people who don’t carry out inspections. Obviously your ladder needs to be in good working order. In particular [...]
Are You Using Your Loft Enough? Get a Loft Ladder!
Most of us don’t use our attics enough. They sit at the top of our homes and the only time we go up there is when the Christmas trimmings need bringing down or we want to store something we don’t need but don’t really want to get rid of. Attics are great spaces and we should all be using them just a little bit more. Yes, you might well be thinking of converting that space into another room for the house, but a full loft conversion costs a lot of money. If you don’t have the finances, then installing loft boards and using the space for more storage makes a lot [...]
DIY Jobs Where a Scaffold Tower Works
While most of the jobs you need doing around the home or at your workplace can be handled with a good old fashioned ladder, there may be some instances where you need something more substantial. If you are serious about DIY and plenty of work needs to be done, investing in a scaffold tower can not only save you time but give you the flexible and secure platform to undertake large projects. Scaffolding for Complicated Jobs There's nothing more time consuming than having to run up and down a ladder when you are doing a difficult job. The more complicated it is, the more tools you will undoubtedly need. It's much [...]
Step Ladders In The Home
Most homeowners will have at least one step ladder lying about somewhere in their home. For the large majority of these home owners, the ladder is likely to be used for any DIY tasks, maintenance work, cleaning or trips into the loft. But, for a small number of people step ladders have made a great decorative feature in their home. This may sound a little bit odd, but trust us when we say that using a step ladder as a decorative item helps create a very rustic looking room! Rustic isn’t a style for everyone, but most people are pleasantly surprised by the effect a step ladder could have. We’re sure [...]
Fibreglass Vs Telescopic Ladders – Which Should You Choose?
Here at Midland Ladders we stock a huge range of both fibreglass and telescopic ladders. But, why do we choose to stock both? Fibreglass and telescopic ladders both have their own unique benefits that make them better suited to some people than others. So, in this post, we will take a look at the pros and cons of both ladders, so you can purchase a suitable and safe ladder for your needs. We will start with telescopic ladders. Telescopic ladders are an incredibly popular ladder choice for a number of reasons. Firstly they will not break the bank, secondly they are incredibly light and thirdly they are extremely durable, making them [...]
New App Set to Improve Step Ladder Safety
February saw the launch of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) ladder safety app. This is the first mobile application from NIOSH and has been designed and released to help improve safety when using step ladders. Step ladders are a huge cause of accidents in the workplace and at home, but now thanks to the app more people will be able to use step ladders safely and securely. Some of the key features of the app include a number of interactive tools and detailed and easy to follow guides that are set to prevent major causes of falls and accidents. The app has a handy angle measuring tool [...]
