Abstract: This is ladder that is more user friendly than the arts that are on the market today. This is accomplished by moving the legs of the ladders closer together than present day ladders, and by putting a warning bell on the second step from the bottom warning there is another step below before landing on a solid surface. Adjustable legs are a new feature in this new art of modern ladders. This eliminates time spent looking for a block or other object to put under the leg, thus saving time. Having the steps closer together makes it easier for the elderly and people with shorter legs to ascend and descend the ladder.

Abstract: A hose reel is disclosed for domestic or industrial use. An apparatus is disclosed for winding a hose or storing a garden hose or elongated material. A more automatic and practical means of handling elongated material in a secured manner. One feature of the apparatus is the automatic leveling of the reel.All components of the reel can be made in two piece molds for easier and less expensive manufacturing. The hose will have a water shutoff apparatus on the inner end of the hose which will be pressure operated and will let the user turn the water off at the outer end long enough to take the nozzle off, then walk to turn the main faucet off and reel the hose in and not having to walk the distance of the hose, turn the water off, walk back to take off the nozzle. The water may be turned on and off at the outer end of the hose.The lid lifters can be made of automotive tailgate lifters.