tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post4417441578587186119..comments2024-03-12T14:37:44.752-05:00Comments on This D*mn House: Torn Between Two LaddersNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05833093597689579655noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-47105512702351377542009-10-17T08:50:45.255-05:002009-10-17T08:50:45.255-05:00Oops, sorry, let me clarify. I just meant that I&#...Oops, sorry, let me clarify. I just meant that I've rarely needed anything over 18' so the 17 footer you're looking at would probably meet 99% of your needs without the extra weight. I think the kind of ladders you're looking at are awesome, especially for someone with stairs! I just wish I wasn't such a weakling & able to handle one more easily.<br /><br />And I'm a little bit taller than you but I still have a 2' step ladder I drag all over this house, LOL.Kate Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656507183082068083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-19366672600352109642009-10-16T11:57:42.277-05:002009-10-16T11:57:42.277-05:00Victoria -- yeah, I know they're pretty heavy....Victoria -- yeah, I know they're pretty heavy. But so is my neighbor's extension ladder that we borrow at least once a year. I'm definitely thinking 17' is best. Glad you've had good experience with it!<br /><br />Debbie -- It's tough sometimes. you don't always know what will work best!<br /><br />Kate -- We use ladders all the time. (we're so d*mn short. It's just sad.) I like the many features these ladders offer. No need to have two or three different ones!<br /><br />Gene -- You're so silly! :-)<br /><br />Karen Anne -- Glad I could help. Our ceiling in the hallway at the backdoor leading to the basement is monstrously high! That is one of the projects we had in mind with this ladder!NVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833093597689579655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-58057256742862343742009-10-14T15:19:17.415-05:002009-10-14T15:19:17.415-05:00Thank you! Thank you! I had no idea that type of ...Thank you! Thank you! I had no idea that type of ladder existed. That's just solved my problem of how am I going to remove wallpaper paste/paint along the side of the stairwell. I think, I have to read the manual about the lengths.<br /><br />This reminds me of when I saw fence guys using a sawzall for the first time. They make those things????? All these years I had been hand-sawing large branches because I was cowardly about chainsaws.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-35765938352688624002009-10-14T14:10:26.309-05:002009-10-14T14:10:26.309-05:00Should have said "I've been looking longi...Should have said "I've been looking longingly at ladders lately." :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542931247957198888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-86311958341225321862009-10-14T12:00:29.775-05:002009-10-14T12:00:29.775-05:00I have an 18' extension ladder & a 6' ...I have an 18' extension ladder & a 6' step ladder & lived in my ranch style house (with a 15' vaulted ceiling) for over 12 years. I've only had 2 painting projects that have required borrowing a taller ladder. So yeah, I think the shorter (and hopefully as Victoria said - LIGHTER) would be enough. Since I have weiny arms, weight would be the issue for me. And I store my ladders upright so very little floor space is needed.Kate Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656507183082068083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-67841417849512324122009-10-14T09:00:21.178-05:002009-10-14T09:00:21.178-05:00I can't remember what ladder I bought, other t...I can't remember what ladder I bought, other then it's 10', so I'm no help. I did buy it at Home Depot though. <br /><br />Have fun choosing!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326688903509923324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-33311391342895791852009-10-14T08:40:04.267-05:002009-10-14T08:40:04.267-05:00Meh. We have the 'Little Giant' ladder, wh...Meh. We have the 'Little Giant' ladder, which is basically... the same thing. I hate using that d*mn thing because its so heavy and awkward. It slides down to be a normal sized ladder but its still one heavy mofo. I hope yours is lighter..or maybe less awkward? Don't get me wrong- I use it for EVERYTHING, and it was a really useful buy.. more so then anything else thus far. But if I were you, I would go for the shorter version, since it might be a little lighter. I still haven't figured out the scaffolding feature. oh well.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820981396988839535noreply@blogger.com