Best ladder

A ladder is an integral part of every homeowner's toolkit. It enables anyone to reach greater heights in absolute safety.

Little Giants Velocity Ladder
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A quality ladder is helpful for everything from reaching your gutters, to cleaning out cobwebs on the ceiling. No matter why you need a ladder, having one in your toolbox makes everything easier in the end. Ladders aren't one size fits all either. There are styles that can hold more weight, extendable picks, and even options with wider rungs to ensure you can reach every nook and cranny! 

Staff favorite

Little Giant Velocity Ladder

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Little Giant Velocity ladder

A multi-position ladder

A lightweight industrial-grade ladder offering faster setup and faster takedown.

Pros:

  • Tip and glide wheels for easy portability
  • Super sturdy construction
  • Two-person ladder
  • Can go up to 22 feet

Cons:

  • Velocity Trestle brackets are sold separately

The Little Giant Velocity is a multi-position unit that can be configured into a staircase, 90-degree, A-frame, and an extension ladder with the help of the easy-to-use rock and lock adjusters. Alternatively, you can remove the outer section of the ladder and connect trestle brackets to convert it into a trestle-and-plank scaffolding so you can work faster. The ladder is fitted with tip and glide wheels for easy on-the-job movement. The overall aluminum construction is pretty sturdy, supporting a whopping 300 pounds on both sides, making it a true two-person ladder.

Best step ladder

Delxo Folding 4 Step Ladder

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Delxo folding 4-step ladder

Wide standing platforms

This step ladder comes with non-marring leg tips to protect your flooring while offering extra stability. 

Pros:

  • Sizeable steps for comfort
  • Foldable for easy storage
  • Non-marring legs prevent scratches on flooring
  • Back cross lever increases stability

Cons:

  • Maximum height is 4 feet

The Delxo folding four-step ladder is perfect for working at different heights in absolute comfort and safety. This heavy-duty ladder is a combination of steel alloy and rubber that can handle a load of up to 330 pounds comfortably. A convenient hand grip makes it easy to climb and carry around. The standing platforms offer heel-to-toe support and are spaced 10 inches apart, so you don't hit your knees as you go down or up the ladder. The ladder's easy-folding capability, coupled with a reliable locking mechanism, ensures security and stability.

Best telescoping ladder

Ohuhu 12.5 FT Aluminum Telescoping Ladder

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Ohuhu 12.5-foot telescoping ladder

Safe and compact

The ladder is fitted with a high-quality extension and a one-button retraction mechanism for smooth height adjustment.

Pros:

  • Effortless extension and retraction
  • Bonus carrying strap
  • Non-slip caps
  • Retracts into a small package 

Cons:

  • Rungs could bend overtime

The Ohuhu telescoping ladder is the definition of durability, versatility, and portability when it comes to ladders. Crafted from premium aluminum and sturdy rungs, the ladder supports up to 330 pounds. It's fitted with a superb extension mechanism allowing it to reach 12.5 feet and locking pins to hold it in place. Also, the two convenient thumb buttons offer a slow and safe retraction system once you are done for the day. You also get bonus carrying straps to help keep the ladder closed for storage in small spaces around the house or in the trunk.

Best multi-use ladder

Luisladders Folding Ladder

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Luisladders folding ladder

One ladder to meet all your needs

A home and business use ladder with the ability to transform into seven different formations. 

Pros:

  • Multiple configurations for different tasks
  • Sturdy and durable
  • Anti-slip design

Cons:

  • Steps are too narrow

Able to fold and unfold multiple times, the Luisladders folding ladder is constructed with aircraft-grade aluminum and fitted with super sturdy locks on each joint.  You can opt to use it as a step ladder, leaning ladder, and a scaffold, among many other configurations aided by the strong click-and-lock system. Anti-slip, zigzag-shaped rubber feet offer extra stability to prevent the ladder from sliding when in use. With such diversity, this is one ladder that can meet all your needs.

A fiberglass option

Louisville Ladder FS1505 Step Ladder

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Louisville Ladder FS1505 step ladder

Strength and durability

Packs an elegant design with a smooth finish.

Pros:

  • Grooved steps for maximum traction
  • Available in a wide range of heights
  • Easy to fold and unfold
  • Fiberglass construction makes it great for electric work

Cons:

  • Expensive

If you are looking for a strong ladder constructed with durability in mind, the Louisville Ladder is a great choice. This ladder comes with a smooth and elegant finish and can handle up to 300 pounds. The top of the ladder offers a project tray that can hold tools such as drills and screwdrivers. It is magnetic and the screws you place on it will not fall as you work. The legs are fitted with extra-wide caps for safety and stability. 

A ladder for every step

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A quality ladder lets you get to all of those hard-to-reach places around your home. Whether you're investing in some home upgrades like painting, or you just need a ladder to clean out the gutters before a big storm, having the right equipment for the job is crucial. That's why we suggest The Little Giant Velocity ladder. With the ability to be configured into different frames and convenient wheels for movement, it's the perfect ladder for every home and office use.

If you'd like to stay safe and give up a few inches, the Delxo folding 4-step ladder makes for a great pick. The ladder has four sizeable steps that offer excellent support. Besides, it's super light, folds flat for easy storage in tight spaces, and the front and rear legs have non-marring caps to prevent slip-ups or floor scuffing.

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Freelance Writer

Grace Monene is an avid writer with an eye for home and office improvement. She's got a knack for finding the best little things that will improve the quality of in and outdoor living. If she's not writing, she is reading or testing out new technology. 

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