Then there is the classic shattered glass disaster. One moment, you're setting up the ladder so that you can fix the gutter, the next you're calling in the professionals to replace your window. Either the ladder moved, slipped or fell, or you stupidly placed it against the window pane, and are now dealing with the resulting pain.
"You should never attempt to lean a ladder against a window even if you think it's secure. The force of the ladder against the glass plus the additional weight of you, your equipment, etc. can cause the glass to crack or shatter," warns the team at Ladders UK Direct.
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Not only will you be dealing with a broken window, but you could put yourself in danger. "The glass could shatter at head height, causing shards of glass to hit you in the face or shower down onto you," explain the experts. "You could be jolted off the ladder if the glass pane breaks and the ladder is suddenly un-supported."
And, in a moment of panic, you might reach and grab hold of the window frame that's full of broken glass shards.
Whatever DIY job you've got up your sleeve, always remember: safety first. Even if your project turns out to be a disaster, take solace in the fact that you can laugh at it unhurt.
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