A Little Giant for Home Improvements
by: Amber Sell
It has been estimated that 16 in every 1000 households undertake a major home improvement project each year.
In 2001 alone, an estimated 13.6 billion was advanced in personal loans for home improvements, making it the third most popular reason for taking out loans.
Unfortunately, while the numbers of residents looking to renovate, remodel, and improve their homes continues to increase, so does the number of accidents and injuries associated with those improvements.
It is vital to use all tools and equipment safely when carrying out home improvement projects, including both interior and exterior projects.
Whether it?s a simple quick-fix or a major undertaking, using trustworthy tools and equipment is imperative for your safety and security.
Little Giant Ladders creates all of their ladders and accessories with your safety in mind, which is seen in their complete compliance with OSHA ANSI A14.2 standards.
Nothing is more important than trusting the equipment you are using, and with Little Giant you are guaranteed to feel completely safe while performing home improvement projects even while facing the following challenges.
Weight Capacity
When using any ladder, from a step ladder to an extension ladder, it is important to ensure that it is not being loaded beyond the weight capacity specified by the manufacturer.
Little Giant Ladders are government-rated to hold up to 375 pounds but have survived stress testing of up to 1200 pounds with absolutely no structural failure. The incredible strength of each Little Giant Ladder is attributed to its make-up material, heavy wall, 6005-T5 aluminum, the very same material used in aerospace construction.
Before using any ladder, make it a point to always check the weight limit. It is also important to note that the load capacity includes the weight of the person in addition to the weight of any materials they may be carrying.
Uneven Surface
When trying to get to those difficult areas located above an uneven surface, such as a staircase, it sometimes seems impossible to reach especially because traditional ladders are only built for use on stable and level surfaces.
The
Little Giant ladder is more than just another traditional ladder?it?s 24 ladders in one unique design.
The Little Giant ladder is able to convert into a staircase ladder. Because each ladder is adjustable in one-foot increments, one side of the ladder is able to lengthen or shorten while the other side remains untouched.
This allows for safe and secure use on stairs, curbs, or any other uneven surface.
Little Giant also produces an accessory called the Little Giant Leg Leveler which is an extra appendage that easily attaches to the ladder?s leg to provide better balance when working on unequal grounds.
This ladder leveler is a safe and stable solution as it meets the same standards as each Little Giant ladder.
Working Freely
A challenge that several homeowners face is not having the needed space to set tools and equipment while positioned atop a ladder.
This problem is especially apparent when painting high surfaces and you constantly have to climb up and down to refill the roller. Not only is it burdensome, but it?s also dangerous to climb up and down a ladder while carry an object.
Little Giant has created a movable work platform that is rated to hold up to an incredible 300 pounds.
This is sure to hold any tools or equipment you need ? from paint to people.
Not only will this platform give you space for your tools atop the ladder but it will keep you safe as you will no longer have to climb the ladder while carrying objects. Additionally, its unique design enables it to easily click into place when needed or to tuck away.
About The Author
Amber Sell is a Web Content Specialist for
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Introduce Your Kids to Your Favorite Classic Toys
Introduce Your Kids to Your Favorite Classic Toys
by: Aldene Fredenburg
Remember toys without batteries? Without buttons and video screens, that involved physical activity? Toys that engaged the child's imagination? This holiday season, think about introducing your children or grandchildren to the toys, games, and books that excited you when you were a kid.
For young children, toys that they can manipulate will entertain them while they develop essential dexterity skills. Slinky toys, pull toys, spinning tops, and toy vehicles like trains, tractors and cars stimulate those neurons as they learn how things work. Dolls, puppets, and stuffed animals, like the ever-popular Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, the Lamb Chop puppet that was a favorite in the fifties and sixties, and all kinds of bears, give kids something to cuddle while they practice their communication skills on their little friends.
For older children, board games are a great way...
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DIY Ladder Safety Tips
DIY Ladder Safety Tips
by: Amanda Miller
In 2004 The United States department of Labor reported that the number of injuries and fatalities from falls from roofs and ladders had increased.
This report focused on occupational injuries that generally occur among trained personnel, which speaks to an even greater safety concern over DIY projects utilizing ladders.
Most accidents occur from incorrect use of the ladder or materials.
Before you begin a project make sure that you have gone through safety preparations and are familiar with the tools to be used. As in most DIY projects, the best safety precaution is to think out your task thoroughly before beginning.
You should have confidence in both yours and your equipment?s ability to complete the project.
Getting Started:
Once you have decided that you need to use a ladder to complete your project, make sure that you have the right type of ladder....
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How to Choose a Log Bunk Bed
How to Choose a Log Bunk Bed
by: Cari Haus
So you?ve got the perfect little log cabin, or chalet by the lake, or just want a country touch to your home. You want a log bunk bed, or two, but don?t know where to start. And they don?t carry them in your downtown furniture store.
Not to worry, there are plenty of options available on the Internet. There are loft log bunk beds, twin over twin log bunk beds, full over full or even twin over queen. I haven?t seen a twin over king yet, but really the Amish can make any size you want. A lot of college students who looking to build an inexpensive loft bed might find an Amish loft bunk bed to be just the ticket, and some of them come with futons under them, too.
There are federal regulations regarding bunk beds, so you?ll want to make sure that whatever bed you choose meets the regulations. We?re talking safety here, and things do happen. But you certainly wouldn?t want a bed that doesn?t meet the...
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Outdoor Design with Old Ladders
Outdoor Design with Old Ladders
by: Chuck Greene
So you want to liven up the outside of your home, but don?t have a fortune to spend? A ladder may be just what you need to spruce things up. Below, check out some ideas for using old wooden ladders to spruce up and enliven the outside of any home.
Potted Bookshelf
Take an old rustic ladder and attach it to the wall of one side of your house. You can paint the ladder to suit the colors of your home or leave it with the rustic look. Take small flower pots and paint the outsides of them with a design that suits you (or, if you?re a ?plain? style decorator, leave them as is or purchase them in a color/design that you like) and put colorful flowers in them. Annuals work best. Then, put the flower pots on the rungs of the ladder for an instant "bookshelf of flowers" for the outside of your home.
Flowered Shelves
If you aren?t keen on putting screws into the outside of your house (especially...
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The Top Three Pet Rat Training Mistakes
The Top Three Pet Rat Training Mistakes
by: Colin Patterson
It can be very rewarding to train your pet rats to do tricks and learn obstacle courses. Since they tend to be highly intelligent creatures, rats can actually learn a lot (and get bored if they have nothing to do).
Furthermore, because they're people-pleasers, rats enjoy the challenge of striving for your reward and praise.
However, before you begin training, you may be interested to know the main pitfalls of pet rat training. That way, you can get started on the right foot and make the most of training time. Here are the top three mistakes that novice rat-trainers will often make:
1. Neglecting to create a stimulating living environment for their rats.
Sometimes trainers make the mistake of thinking that their ratties' living environment doesn't need to be interesting or fun to be in. They seem to think that an hour of play time or training time is enough to stimulate...
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Scuba Diving with Club Med in Turks and Caicos
Scuba Diving with Club Med in Turks and Caicos
by: Clint Leung
One scuba diving vacation option for divers is with the Club Med resorts that offer intensive dive programs.
These particular Club Med locations have full service scuba diving centers staffed by PADI and NAUI certified instructors as well as full equipment rentals.
Club Med has locations with dive intensive programs in the Caribbean and the South Pacific.
One such resort is the Club Med Turkoise in the Turks and Caicos islands located southeast of the Bahamas.
While these islands are not the lushest in the Caribbean, they do have excellent coral reef systems making it a top scuba diving destination in the region.
For those scuba divers who do not want to be bothered with transit between hotels, restaurants and dive boats, Club Meds are a wonderful option since everything is on site.
Like other high end all-inclusive resorts, Club Meds...
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Outdoor Design with Old Ladders
Outdoor Design with Old Ladders
by: Chuck Greene
So you want to liven up the outside of your home, but don?t have a fortune to spend? A ladder may be just what you need to spruce things up. Below, check out some ideas for using old wooden ladders to spruce up and enliven the outside of any home.
Potted Bookshelf
Take an old rustic ladder and attach it to the wall of one side of your house. You can paint the ladder to suit the colors of your home or leave it with the rustic look. Take small flower pots and paint the outsides of them with a design that suits you (or, if you?re a ?plain? style decorator, leave them as is or purchase them in a color/design that you like) and put colorful flowers in them. Annuals work best. Then, put the flower pots on the rungs of the ladder for an instant "bookshelf of flowers" for the outside of your home.
Flowered Shelves
If you aren?t keen on putting screws into the outside of your house (especially...
Outdoor Design with Old Ladders
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The Valentine Gift Every Child Wants
The Valentine Gift Every Child Wants
by: Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Valentines Day Is fast approaching. Love in the air. It?s time to find that perfect gift that will express the way you feel about your loved ones.
What about your children? What Valentines gift will you present to them this year? Will you demonstrate your love with the traditional box of their favorite candy or a colorful red rose?
Or will you purchase a new video game? Perhaps a card with a hand written note will be the way you?ll express your affection to them this year.
Certainly love can be expressed with candy, flowers, notes or gifts. But is that what your child really wants or needs? Are those the things you want your child to associate with love? How about taking a different tact this year? This Valentines Day, why not spell love the same way your child does: T-I-M-E.
Yes, we?re suggesting you give your child the gift of time, your time. Make...
The Valentine Gift Every Child Wants
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Discover Port Canaveral in Cape Canaveral Florida
Discover Port Canaveral in Cape Canaveral Florida
by: David G. Hallstrom, Sr.
Across the Banana River from the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island and just north of Cocoa Beach is the city of Cape Canaveral, Florida. In the city of Cape Canaveral you will find, on a protected channel just off the Atlantic Ocean, Port Canaveral.
Port Canaveral, which not too long ago was a small cargo port is now, in addition to being a major international cargo hub,...
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Broadband DSL Compared To Cable Modems
Broadband DSL Compared To Cable Modems
by: Stephen Kreutzer
The speed of incoming and outgoing internet computer data can vary between broadband DSL and cable modems. Understanding how cable modems operate in comparison to DSL provides a better understanding of why broadband DSL is the preferred choice in broadband technology.
Cable modem internet service is used mainly in residential settings rather than for business use because it is usually offered...
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Estate Silver Jewelry Is A Hot Fashion Pick!
Estate Silver Jewelry Is A Hot Fashion Pick!
by: Sher Matsen
Sterling silver is an excellent choice in estate jewelry. Long lasting, easy to care for, and so beautiful. Buying estate jewelry sterling silver can be a lot of fun but it can also be confusing.
Whether you are looking at sterling silver for a gift for that special someone or looking to add to your own jewelry to make that fashion statement, it?s important you understand the terms that are...
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Avoiding Disaster: Choosing the Right Auto Insurance Company
Avoiding Disaster: Choosing the Right Auto Insurance Company
by: Auto Insurance Spot
A great deal is at stake when choosing an auto insurance
carrier. In addition to the financial considerations,
there are issues such as reliability, quality of service,
and integrity. Luckily, there are certain steps you can
follow to ensure that you select an auto insurance company
that will meet your needs.
When choosing an insurance carrier, reputation...
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A Natural Remedy for Gingivitis, Toothaches, and Mouth Sores
A Natural Remedy for Gingivitis, Toothaches, and Mouth Sores
by: Rudy Silva
Everyone has a variety of bacteria in their mouth. Some have more than others. This bacterium helps you by beginning the digestive process.
Excess bacteria in your mouth have now been found to cause more than tooth decay, gingivitis or gum disease. So, you need to know, even though you might not have gingivitis, how to control these plaque-building bacteria in your mouth.
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