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My step ladder is losing its feet! What do I do?
Step ladder feet wear out and fall off–but you don’t have to throw the ladder away! Did you know that the feet can be replaced? Just drill out the rivets, push replacements in and add fasteners. But be sure to verify your brand when searching for new feet!
Alternatively, to keep your step ladder feet from wearing out in the first place, you might want to get “rubber boots” that slip on over the existing feet. Here’s a link:
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