There's a reason there are so many articles about ladder safety tips.

Climbing a ladder is one of the most dangerous activities for homeowners. With the nationally recognized GutterShutter system you'll never have to clean your gutters again!

If you still insist on climbing a ladder, here are some more safety tips, from the Family Handyman website: http://www.familyhandyman.com/tools/tips-and-techniques-for-safe-extension-ladder-setup-and-use/view-all