Safety Steps

There are many jobs around the house and garden that involve the use of steps or a step ladder and on the whole they are easy to use. However, one foot wrong can lead to total disaster, broken bones, damaged products and scraped walls are not something we’d like to experience! As such, it is worth taking a few moments to learn a bit about using step ladders safely, particularly if you are wanting to involve your children in your DIY projects.

Always get your ladders from a reputable company and preferably one that has been trading for a number of years such as Globe Ladders. It may be tempting to buy a second hand set at a car boot but then you can’t guarantee the safety of the product and when it is literally your health and safety that is a concern surely it makes sense to be safe rather than sorry. Always go for ladders that you can safely manoeuvre around, easily store and that will ensure you safely reach wherever you may need.

Now what to do with that old set you’ve had languishing in the cellar? If you have old ladders that are unsafe, perhaps consider up cycling them? An old set of ladders can be used for so many different things if you just get a bit creative. Perhaps paint your old wooden set and set them up outside in your garden. Add a range of coloured pots with creeping greens and let nature do the rest. An easy way to create your own ‘Secret Garden’ themed corner.

Inside ladders make great interior design features that can have many uses from book shelves to towel rails! And they can fit in any room too. Metallic steps can be easily enamelled and add an industrial feel to workspaces or a marine feel to bathrooms. Wooden ones feel right at home displaying old books in the living room or creating display shelving for precious ornaments or unusual decorative items. You can even use ladders horizontally as a rustic looking pan rack to hang from your kitchen ceiling.

And if you really want to go for it, perhaps consider dismantling the steps altogether and making something totally new.  Maybe a picture frame, bathroom mirror or edging for the garden? There is no need to waste here! So safety and creativity in one fell swoop, get your new ladders and get creating with your old ones today.