ladder, though a 14 foot ladder might do in a pinch, depending upon how brave and how tall you are. i went with a 16 foot ladder (you don’t generally stand on the top step or two) and with my six-foot height i was able to reach the light fixture pretty easily and still stand a few steps down from the top of the ladder. the cost to rent a 16 foot ladder? $32 per day. the cost for delivery and pickup the next day from my local rent store: $50. for a total cost of $82 i was able to use a ladder for 24 hours and have it 