Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...

Q: I have an attic that runs the entire length of the house. The peak of the roof is high enough to allow me to stand up in the space. The obvious storage opportunities have me foaming at the mouth.

DIY expert Hang-Shuen Lee shows us how to create a decorative ladder out of copper pipes and so-called T-joints. You can use it to drape towels over, and much else.