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Ladder Tips

Published On

March 22, 2023

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Danny and Joe share some ways to keep tools and hardware handy while you’re working on a ladder without losing them every time you move it. Tips include:

  • Mount an empty tuna can on top of the ladder to hold for small nuts, bolts, and screws. A small magnet dropped in the can ensures that the hardware stays put even if the ladder is tilted.
  • A plastic drinking cup mounted to the side of the ladder is perfect for holding hand tools like pliers and wrenches.
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Joe Truini

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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