Abstract: A ladder anchoring system, for securing a ladder to a ground surface, the ladder having a lowest rung which has a lowest rung length. The anchoring device comprises a pair of spikes and a pair of retaining arms. Each spike is continuous with one of the retaining arms. The retaining arms each have a downturned portion for engaging the lowest rung of the ladder when the spikes are fully inserted into the ground surface. The spikes are spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the lowest rung length with a primary cross support. Additional rigidity is provided by a pair of arcuate supports which extend between the spikes and the primary cross support, and a secondary cross support, which extends between the arcuate supports.

Abstract: A drainage apparatus for draining water from the top surface of a tarp which has been used to cover an exterior object. The drainage apparatus includes a funnel and a washer which is to abut against the back surface of the funnel with the funnel having a tubular section which is conducted through a hole in the tarp. A clamp nut is tightened against the back surface of the washer. A drain hose is connected to the tubular lower end with the water to be conducted through the funnel into the drain hose and then to a disposing location.