I'm still wondering what to do about a fire ladder for my third floor casement window. Ones like this won't work (I think?) as they hook into the window, but the window is too narrow to allow this part to expand fully - it stays bent.
BobTheScientist said that you can trust the pipes of your radiator for a one time descent if they are gunmetal or copper - how can I tell what they are?
I am not handy and while I could finagle the help of someone who is, I'd prefer to avoid it if at all possible. I've put this off long enough, and my friends are busy and have ADHD too so it's like herding cats.