What could be easier than using a well-built attic pull down ladder? It is easy and I should know. When I purchased my house, it did not have a ladder for attic access. There was this piece of wood in the ceiling acting as the doorway to the attic. In order to reach this piece of timber, I would lug a stool over and climb on this stool.

I would reach up and push the wood aside using my arms held over my skull, then grabbing holding onto the sides of this hole, pull myself up, I could not see myself using this much at all as it was a challenge and a chore to get into the black abyss. I refused to store my belongings up there as it was a too much of a process. In addition, I had to either throw boxes down or have someone standing below me to pass what I needed down.

After performing research, I decided to purchase an attic pull down ladder and it changed my life. It was installed with ease. Any man or woman talented with their hands will be able to install this type of pull down ladder themselves. Now I had an attic.

I must tell you about the quality of the ladder and the ease of use. Construction of the treads on the steps has groves in the wood so the surface is not smooth allowing for slip and fall protection. Your feet do not just pass up the stairs, they grip the stairs. The steps are a touch narrow but definitely have room enough even for the largest feet.

The handrails are amazing and a feature I appreciate as I do not like climbing ladders. It provides, for me, the extra security and makes me feel in charge of the ladder climb. The handrails are smooth and rounded and finished so no one will get splinters.

To use this portal into my attic, I reach overhead as if to the sky and pull a string down with one hand easily. Without difficulty the ladder unfolds before my eyes. The piece of painted wood that comes down when I pull the string turns into a back for the ladder so that there is no chance of slipping through the treads and causing bodily harm. All in all, I thoroughly enjoy how easy it has become to access my attic, and I would recommend it to everyone.

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Over the past few years, I’ve been asked many times about stairway bunk beds, or bunk beds that have stairs instead of a ladder to get to the top bunk. Having stairs instead of a ladder has one major advantage, safety. If you are worried about your kids actually climbing a ladder and whether or not they can handle it, especially when you can’t be with them every second, and believe me it only takes one second of not paying attention for a child to get hurt, then stairs is probably for you.

Having stairs lead to the top of the bunk is not only a crucial safety feature, but it can make going to bed on the top bunk fun, as if it weren’t fun enough, I guess what I meant was more fun. Remember how much fun it was for you as a kid when you got to sleep on the top bunk? It was almost a feeling of independence as a kid, freedom from the floor and the rest of the world.

Another great feature that stairs provide is the ability to have storage underneath these stairs. I’ve seen a few sets where drawers have been built to utilize this space nicely. In fact, it’s like having a dresser on the end of the bunk beds that will store all your clothes. Think of it, two beds and a dresser all built into one unit, now that’s extreme practicality.

Now that we’ve defined the benefits of having stairs lead to the top bed on your bunk beds, let’s discuss the downside. Can you think of any? Well, there is really only one drawback and if you can work around it, you will have no problems. Since the stairs are typically built on the end of the bunk beds, you will need more room to accommodate the bunk bed set, more room lengthwise that is, and this is where most bedroom floor plans fall short. You might be able to get the bed in against the longest wall and have it fit rather nicely, but then you find the drawer option that is going to house all your kids clothes doesn’t work. That is, there isn’t enough room to even open the drawers.

So as a good rule of thumb, make sure you know where you would like your new bed to fit in the room, take some measurements, find out the entire length of the bunk bed including the stairs, and then add twenty four inches on top of that if you expect to have drawers at the end. Remember, not only does the drawer have to open all the way up, but you have to be able to get in there at the same time.

One other thing to keep in mind when planning out space in the room for your bunk bed, remember that the stairs, and therefore, the drawers, will only be able to fit on one end. That is you won’t be able to reverse the stairs and put them at the other end of the bed.

Hopefully this article has given you a few tips about buying stairway bunk beds and some decisions that need to be made. Having a set of stairs instead of a ladder will give you much needed peace of mind, especially when it comes to kids.

Don VanPelt is a writer for Bunk Beds Central who has published many articles about various types of bunk beds including futon bunk beds. Read his comments and recommendations for the best places to buy bunkbeds.

Are you considering purchasing a bunk bed ladder? If you have way more furniture than your tiny room can handle, chances are that you have considered using a bunk bed to open up some extra space. Bunk beds are wildly famous amongst teenagers and college kids living in dorms. Also, there are some bunk beds which can be lofted above a dresser and desk. This is a fantastic option for those who are living in a small space without roommates.

If you do decide to loft your bed, you will need to look into purchasing a bunk bed ladder. Generally, your bed ladder will come along with the purchase of your bed. If this is not the case, then you should for the following things when purchasing a new one:

1. Make sure the wood or material of the bed matches that of the ladder. Two different shades of wood will clash; therefore, if the wood on your bed is dark cherry, you should seek out a ladder which follows suit.

2. Decide whether your want a permanent bed ladder, or one which can be moved. The permanent ladders are generally safer and will require some installation. The temporary ladders are nice because they can be moved and removed in order to open up your tiny a room a little bit more.

3. There are many different companies which will offer varying prices on bunk bed ladders. By doing your research, you are more likely to find the best prices. Furthermore, you can also consider getting your ladder from a secondhand store or a garage sale. Keep your eyes peeled!

One other aspect to keep in mind when purchasing a ladder is that children should be properly trained concerning ladder safety. Ladders, especially those which are detachable, can be particularly dangerous if not used appropriately. Make sure you watch your child go up and down a few times before trusting them on their own. One of the most common injuries sustained by college students living in dorms occur as a result of improper ladder use. Furthermore, you should also avoid having children under the age of 5 climb up and down the bed ladder on their own.

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