Two roofers were killed Tuesday when an aluminum ladder they carried toward a two-story Palatine house touched a 12,000-volt electric line overhead, authorities said. The electrocuted roofers, whose ...

When you need to clean your gutters or your roof, owning a ladder will help you avoid the cost of outsourcing the task. Unsurprisingly, owning a stable ladder that is the right height makes all the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Safety Hoist Company’s electric material hoist can carry up to 250 to 500 pounds up a ladder. Designed for roofing jobs, the ...

Working on a roof can be a dangerous task. Roof hooks can make it a little safer, and help you avoid an embarrassing moment in front of your friends, family, or work-mates. Roof ladder hooks allow you ...

DERRY — Two roofing company workers suffered a severe electric shock when their ladders came in contact with overhead wires, according to the Derry Fire Department. A call for help was received ...

A team effort at the Jersey Shore saved the lives of two construction workers who were electrocuted last month. It was a scramble to save two roofers who were left unconscious and with out a pulse in ...

It can be costly to hire someone to clean your roof. If you would rather save some money and don’t mind a bit of work, you can tackle the job yourself without much hassle, as long as you have the ...