"SteveB" wrote in
:

How many of you use a five gallon plastic bucket for a ladder? I know
it's not such a good idea, and I cringe when I see someone else do it,
from being a safety professional and suffering from the hypervigilance
of PTSD. And yet, I just did it, and with little reservation. I have
seen people "walk" these remarkable distances, and use them quite
adroitly. I also have heard tales of woe and steel pins and screws.
And yet, if I need to do something straight up, and all I need is a
foot or two, I grab a bucket, because I can never find the damn
ladder.

Steve


No, I don't Steve. The bottoms cave in and they tip too easy. And for
many of my adult years I lived where 20-30 below zero winters were
common. Using it when it was cold they're sure to break. Using it when
they've been exposed to that cold for some time they get brittle even
after warming up.

I do have a 2 step (real) stepladder. My "cheat" ladders are plastic milk
crates. Even those will tilt over if the weight is on the edge only. More
stable because they're shorter than a bucket but what height is best for
a cheater? Well, how long does the dog want his leash? Just a little
longer of course.