Ladders and carts

Buying guide

Two things define a ladder: how high you need to reach and what it's made of. Aluminium ladders are light and easy to move, steel ones are heavier and take a bigger load. A stepladder stands on its own on any surface, while a leaning ladder rests against the wall and so reaches higher. A hand truck makes moving heavy loads alone much easier, though its wheels need to be big enough to roll over uneven ground.