Working safely from a ladder is a necessary homeowner skill. My 8’ stepladder has a narrow shelf at the top with holes for screwdrivers and a recess for holding a paint can. This is a nice touch, but there is no docking for important tools like a hammer or cordless drill. I often leave my hammer on the shelf, climb down for something, forget about the hammer, move the ladder, and stop the free-falling tool with my head. Last excursion I left the drill on the shelf, and Shawn, my right-hand…
