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Video by The Idaho Painter

The Idaho Painter

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This DIY project demonstrates a practical and effective method to stabilize an extension ladder on soft or loose ground, such as gravel or dirt, by using a concrete footing spike and a sledgehammer. This prevents the ladder from sliding, significantly enhancing safety during elevated work.

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ladder right here to do the softet on there. And I was up there and kind of got my adrenaline going a little bit. the ladder started sliding. So, I took a concrete spike, put it in the ground with a sledgehammer to keep it from sliding. That way, I don't end up face first in the dirt. And I know I've I've seen guys take their five in one like this. And they'll just take the five in one and jam it in the ground. I wouldn't trust the five in one. This actually worked out pretty dang good. And I just happen to have one of those in my trailer. And I don't know why, but I'm have them at home, too. They're concrete footing spikes, so improvise.

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