How do I screw in a screw in a hard to reach ceiling about four feet away?

I have to attach a cover to an attic opening in the middle of a 20 foot room. I have a ten foot ladder, I can reach another 6 feet but I need to get another 4 feet.
A telescopic extension maybe. Or, I'll have to invent something.
Any ideas?

Karen L2014-06-27T17:41:57Z

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Taller ladder.

STEVEN F2014-06-27T18:55:41Z

Unless you re 10 feet tall, you CAN'T reach 16 feet up from a 10 foot ladder. that said, there are three possible answers: A taller ladder, scaffolding, or a personnel lift. You can rent any of these at a large home improvement store.

Geroth is confused. Even if you could locate extension bit holders as long as claimed, there is NO WAY, you can hold 4 feet of extension steady enough to drive a screw.

bob2014-06-28T03:52:33Z

You could screw a drill chuck on a 3/8 chunk of reddi rod.

?2014-06-27T18:42:53Z

They make long bit holders and hex extensions for your drill. Though you may need to buy two to pull that off

mildred f2014-06-27T21:10:22Z

I would hire a guy and let him solve it. Safer for you.

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