I bought this ladder for my son-in-law after he admired mine. This one is even nicer. It is very light weight, but it is very sturdy. It adapts to many different heights and spaces, which makes it very practical for various situations. It is very easy to open and adjust the height either direction, and when collapsed it is very easy to store so it takes up far less space than a typical ladder. It includes a tray that can be used at the top rung of the ladder for storing the supplies for your project, a great feature that saves trips up and down the ladder. It is great for all kinds of household projects, from remodeling to changing lights, painting and much more.