You want to store your ladder so that you take care of it and keep it out of the way from your everyday life, but you also need to make sure you can access it easily in case of a fire or other emergency. The best way to store this type of ladder is to fold it up in a box and keep it near the window it is set up for. That way, if you have an emergency, you can quickly grab it and set it up, and be prepared to utilize it if necessary.