The Family Handyman – August 2019

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Stuf f We Love

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear. By Mike Berner

INSET PHOTO:

XTEND + CLIMB

Easy-to-

store ladder

T

elescoping ladders allow

you to reach the same

height as standard

extension ladders, but

they eliminate all the

hassles: They’re lighter and easier

to transport and take up far less

space in your garage.

There are a few different brands,

and each has models that extend

to various heights. We got our

hands on the Xtend + Climb 770P,

and we’re big fans. It retracts to

just 32 in. tall and extends in 1-ft.

increments,

up to 12 ft.

And it

weighs only

27 lbs. You

can get one

online for

about $190.