I HAVE OWNED THIS BRAND OF STEPLADDER FOR YEARS BUT DECIDED I COULD USE A NEW ONE ALTHOUGH THEORIGINAL PRODUCT IS STILL IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. HANDY OUTSIDE AS WELL AS IN THE HOUSE, I USE IT TOREFILL MY BIRD FEEDERS. IT'S STURDINESS EVEN ON THE GRASS IN MY BACK YARD ASSURES ME THAT I HAVE NOFEAR OF FALLING OFF OF IT. THAT'S IMPORTANT TO ME SINCE I WILL BE 80 YRS. OLD IN 13 DAYS.